Planning

NHS England South West - Trauma Resilience Hub in Devon and Cornwall

NHS ENGLAND

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Planning

25 Nov 2024 at 12:57

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England South West is in the planning stage for commissioning a Trauma Resilience Hub (TRH) in Devon and Cornwall, classified under rehabilitation services in the healthcare industry. The initiative aims to support the regional Sexual Assault and Abuse Services (SAAS) pathway. The service will inherit and expand on the work of the Devon and Cornwall Trauma Pathfinder, providing specialist case consultation, advocacy, and direct support for individuals with complex trauma. The procurement process follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), with expressions of interest to be submitted by 9th December 2024 and the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2025, running until 30th September 2029. The contract value is £517,500.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses experienced in delivering trauma-informed care within the sexual violence pathway, particularly those with established networks in Devon and Cornwall. Businesses that can demonstrate strong expertise in integrated service delivery, multi-agency collaboration, and a robust approach to clinical governance and client advocacy are well-suited to compete. Additionally, providers with a track record of innovation, quality service delivery, and meeting financial and professional standards will find this opportunity particularly relevant. The successful provider must mobilise rapidly and work under the NHS Standard Contract framework, making it an attractive proposition for established service providers in the regional healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

NHS England South West - Trauma Resilience Hub in Devon and Cornwall

Notice Description

This notice is placed to set out NHS England South West's (the Commissioner's) intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process. NHS England South West is commissioning a Trauma Resilience Hub (TRH) for the area of Devon and Cornwall to provide support to the wider regional Sexual Assault and Abuse Services (SAAS) pathway. This provision is to continue the work of the 'Devon and Cornwall Trauma Pathfinder' which has been running since 2021. The Trauma Pathfinder was initiated nationally to counter the inequalities in access to SAAS support for people with the most complex trauma. The intention is move from 'proof of concept' stage to an ongoing model of delivery based on proven outcomes. The Commissioner is seeking a provider/s who are suitable and capable to continue the delivery of this work. The Trauma Resilience Hub will: * provide specialist case consultation, including formulation, to services working with people with complex trauma (both in the SARC and in therapies services). * provide more direct support, where indicated. This may include the convening of multi-agency meetings, support for the development of holistic, trauma-informed care plans and advocating for access to secondary mental health support. * provide professional liaison with mental health provision and advocacy for clients with the most complex needs. * integrate with the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Exeter to provide co-ordination of services for SARC clients and act as the liaison between the SARC and relevant mental health services. * work in an integrated and collaborative way with providers of sexual violence therapies and support across the peninsula. * employ a suitably qualified and registered psychologist, with experience of working with trauma. * employ an Associated Professional (such as a Social Worker or Occupational Therapist) to lead the multi-agency liaison and advocacy work in relation to clients with complex needs. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025. The contract will expire on 30th September 2029. The annual contract value is PS115,000. The provider must have experience of delivering services within the sexual violence pathway in, around and relevant to Devon and Cornwall, and have established links and networks to enable collaborative working and integrated delivery. The Provider must be able to mobilise by the contract start date. Services will be contracted using the latest version of the NHS Standard Contract. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice is placed to set out NHS England South West's (the Commissioner's) intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider Process. NHS England South West is commissioning a Trauma Resilience Hub (TRH) for the area of Devon and Cornwall to provide support to the wider regional Sexual Assault and Abuse Services (SAAS) pathway. This provision is to continue the work of the 'Devon and Cornwall Trauma Pathfinder' which has been running since 2021. The Trauma Pathfinder was initiated nationally to counter the inequalities in access to SAAS support for people with the most complex trauma. The intention is move from 'proof of concept' stage to an ongoing model of delivery based on proven outcomes. The Commissioner is seeking a provider/s who are suitable and capable to continue the delivery of this work. The Trauma Resilience Hub will: * provide specialist case consultation, including formulation, to services working with people with complex trauma (both in the SARC and in therapies services). * provide more direct support, where indicated. This may include the convening of multi-agency meetings, support for the development of holistic, trauma-informed care plans and advocating for access to secondary mental health support. * provide professional liaison with mental health provision and advocacy for clients with the most complex needs. * integrate with the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) in Exeter to provide co-ordination of services for SARC clients and act as the liaison between the SARC and relevant mental health services. * work in an integrated and collaborative way with providers of sexual violence therapies and support across the peninsula. * employ a suitably qualified and registered psychologist, with experience of working with trauma. * employ an Associated Professional (such as a Social Worker or Occupational Therapist) to lead the multi-agency liaison and advocacy work in relation to clients with complex needs. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025. The contract will expire on 30th September 2029. The annual contract value is PS115,000. The provider must have experience of delivering services within the sexual violence pathway in, around and relevant to Devon and Cornwall, and have established links and networks to enable collaborative working and integrated delivery. The Provider must be able to mobilise by the contract start date. Services will be contracted using the latest version of the NHS Standard Contract. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. Additional information: The Specification can be found in Atamis (see details below for access), along with a Most Suitable Provider Questionnaire which requires completion in order to express interest. The questionnaire covers organisational details, a set of compliance questions, financial information and a statement as to why you believe you are a suitable provider. Providers who believe they are suitable to deliver these services and express an interest will be assessed against the basic selection criteria and key criteria under the Provider Select Regime (PSR). The basic criteria includes: * The provider's ability to pursue a particular activity * Economic and financial standing * Technical and professional ability The key criteria for review will be as follows: a. Quality and innovation i. Provider to give an example of an improvement in care delivery relevant to the sexual assault and abuse services pathway that they have implemented within the last three years ii. Review of evidence of relevant accreditations or service development initiatives e.g. Bluestar pre-trial guidance iii. Evidence of robust clinical governance and safeguarding policies and frameworks relevant to the delivery of sexual assault and abuse services iv. Evidence of quality assurance processes for monitoring and reporting purposes. b. Value i. Assurance that the provider will be able to meet all of the requirements of the service over the life of the contract within the stated annual and overall financial envelope ii. Assurance of the provider's financial planning and resilience, including the management of financial risk. c. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability i. Evidence of collaborative working and integrated delivery within the sexual violence pathway in, around and relevant to Devon and Cornwall ii. Review of provider workforce strategies including recruitment & retention and training iii. Evidence of successful recruitment and retention of senior and specialist workforce. d. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice i. Evidence of the provider's understanding of the stakeholders they will need to work with to deliver a high quality service ii. Evidence of the provider's ability to support adults with complex trauma who have experienced sexual violence iii. Health inequalities reporting and evidence of improvement e. Social value i. Evidence that the provider over the last five years has taken measures to reduce their carbon emissions and/or contributed to the local community with recruitment opportunities and career development ii. Examples of co-production and elevating the survivor voice iii. Evidence of relevant evaluation, research and best practice development. The Commissioner will undertake a desktop assessment, which will be informed by the Commissioner's knowledge of the provider landscape, the information provided within the Most Suitable Provider Questionnaire, and any further information which the Commissioner may request from any interested provider during the assessment process to help decision-making. The basic selection criteria will be assessed on a "Pass" / "Fail" basis. The key criteria is weighted equally and will be assessed on the basis of "assured" / "not assured". Interested providers must "pass" all basic selection criteria questions and receive "assured" for all key criteria to be considered as a suitable provider. Any provider who cannot meet these requirements will be deemed as a provider who is not suitable to deliver the services. Further details of the desktop assessment process be provided to those who submit an expression of interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be64
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037995-2024
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85312500 - Rehabilitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£517,500 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
17 Jan 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
Hannah Morley
Contact Email
scwcsu.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

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