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Independent Clinical Reviews into Deaths in Custody, on behalf of NHS England (NHSE) Health and Justice South East

NHS England

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15 Nov 2022 at 15:24

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The tender titled "Independent Clinical Reviews into Deaths in Custody, on behalf of NHS England (NHSE) Health and Justice South East," has been initiated by NHS England. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and aims to conduct independent investigations into deaths of prisoners in secure settings across the South East region. The contract value is £1,458,000, and interested providers need to submit their bids by 4th January 2023. The procurement method is open, and the contract duration is 3 years, with a possible extension of another 3 years.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and investigative services sector to compete for a significant contract with NHS England. Companies capable of conducting detailed clinical reviews, collaborating with various stakeholders in the justice and healthcare sectors, and producing accessible reports would be well-suited to bid for this opportunity. The contract start date is tentatively set for mid/late February 2023, offering successful bidders the chance to immediately engage with this critical area of public service provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Clinical Reviews into Deaths in Custody, on behalf of NHS England (NHSE) Health and Justice South East

Notice Description

NHS England South East (NHSE SE) is seeking a Provider who has the capability and capacity to undertake independent investigations into the deaths, due to any cause, of prisoners in secure and detained settings across the South East region. This includes Thames Valley, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Sussex, Kent and Surrey. The purpose of the clinical review is to assess the healthcare the deceased received whilst in custody and the review will form part of the Prison and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) investigation and subsequent PPO report. The clinical review includes past and current medical history and any significant clinical events leading up to the death of the individual, and particularly examines and assesses the equivalence of quality of care and access to care in custody as compared to what the individual could have expected in the community.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS England South East (NHSE SE) is seeking a Provider who has the capability and capacity to undertake independent investigations into the deaths, due to any cause, of prisoners in secure and detained settings across the South East region. This includes Thames Valley, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Sussex, Kent and Surrey. The purpose of the clinical review is to assess the healthcare the deceased received whilst in custody and the review will form part of the Prison and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) investigation and subsequent PPO report. The clinical review includes past and current medical history and any significant clinical events leading up to the death of the individual, and particularly examines and assesses the equivalence of quality of care and access to care in custody as compared to what the individual could have expected in the community. The aims of the Service are: * To provide high quality reviews into deaths in custody; * To identify opportunities for learning and service improvement; * To work effectively in partnership with stakeholders including (but not necessarily limited to), the NHSE SE Health and Justice (H&J) Commissioners, SE H&J Nursing & Quality Team, PPO, Healthcare Providers, Custodial Providers - HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), Youth Custody Service (YCS), HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), and Private Operators and the Home Office (HO); * To produce clinical reviews that are accessible and meaningful for family members of the deceased as well as healthcare professionals; * To support the overall PPO investigation process into deaths in custody. The service will be provided following the death in custody or detention of inmates and detainees within the South East Detained Estates establishments as listed below: * Prisons * Young Offenders' Institutions (YOIs) * Secure Training Centres (STCs) * Secure Schools * Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs), * Short-Term Holding Centres * Detainees being moved under escort, including to & from Court Premises * Any other setting deemed appropriate by Commissioners For a list of establishments which currently fall within scope (subject to change during the life of the contract, at Commissioner discretion), please see attached document. The estimated whole life contract value is PS1,458,000. This is based on the highest estimated number of clinical reviews that will be undertaken annually. Payments will be made based on an hourly rate of PS81.00, plus expenses. The contract term will be for 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 3 years. The new contract is due to commence immediately after the contract award decision is confirmed (and following the standstill period), anticipated to be mid/late February 2023. Please note that this date is subject to change. Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system, Atamis, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations"), which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but are instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0384a9
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032398-2022
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,458,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Nov 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS England
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO16 4GX
Postcode Area
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ32 Southampton
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Southampton
Electoral Ward
Millbrook
Westminster Constituency
Southampton Test

Further Information

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