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title: "NHS England - Integrated Prison Health Service for HMP Chelmsford - Market Engagement Event"
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# NHS England - Integrated Prison Health Service for HMP Chelmsford - Market Engagement Event

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cfdba99-7a5b-470d-b5dc-b08a32a085c3

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## Summary

NHS England is set to commence a tender for the Integrated Prison Health Service at HMP Chelmsford, with a market engagement event scheduled for 1st May 2018 from 2pm to 3pm at the Civic Centre, Duke Street, Chelmsford CM1 1JE. This event marks a crucial step in the planning phase of the procurement process, where details regarding the service specification will be shared, including mental health and substance misuse revisions. The contract period is anticipated to start on 1st April 2019 and continue until 31st March 2023, falling under the health and social work services category. The tender will be conducted under the Light Touch Regime procurement method, and businesses are encouraged to prepare for competitive bidding.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in mental health and substance misuse support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly suited to participate due to their flexibility and innovation in service delivery. Engaging in this tender may lead to lasting partnerships and growth within the public sector, providing essential health services to vulnerable populations in the prison system.

## Notice

NHS England will shortly be tendering the integrated prison health service for HMP Chelmsford. This meeting will be the final market engagement event before the tender is offered, and will provide details relating to the service specification, including the revised specifications for mental health and substance misuse, some project work to understand and manage health need, the re-configuration of the prison and the financial value of the opportunity. The event will be held on the 1st May 2018 between 2pm and 3pm at the Civic Centre in Duke Street, Chelmsford CM1 1JE. Should you wish to attend please contact Sarah Groves at sarah.groves@ardengemcsu.nhs.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3111880e-e689-4fdb-874f-8ecf1e13d058 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Light Touch Regime |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | DERBY |
| Post town | Derby |
| Postcode | DE1 3QT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire |
| ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby |
| Local authority | Derby |
| Electoral ward | Darley |
| Westminster constituency | Derby North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2018 at 12:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3111880e-e689-4fdb-874f-8ecf1e13d058
- 18 Apr 2018 at 14:59 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3111880e-e689-4fdb-874f-8ecf1e13d058

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3111880e-e689-4fdb-874f-8ecf1e13d058
  19th April 2018 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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