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title: "NHSE453 Mental Health Services within His Majesty's Prisons North West"
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buyer: "NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT"
published: "2023-11-28"
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# NHSE453 Mental Health Services within His Majesty's Prisons North West

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-200fff3a-4da3-4562-b4ef-382c97edd059

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## Summary

The North of England Commissioning Support, on behalf of NHS England - North West, is seeking to commission Mental Health Services in HMP Preston, HMP Kirkham, and HMP Lancaster Farms. The procurement process is in the award stage with a contract value of £24,937,011 GBP. The service falls under the Health and social work services category, with the tender closing on 17th August 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st April 2024, with a possible extension of up to 3 years.

This tender opportunity for Mental Health Services in prisons presents a chance for businesses, especially large health and rehabilitation service providers, to secure a substantial contract. The buying organisation, North of England Commissioning Support, has specified that SMEs and VCSEs are suitable bidders. The contracting authority emphasises adherence to TUPE regulations and a consideration of social value in the procurement process. The open procedure above threshold ensures a fair evaluation of bidders' capacity and competence.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of, NHS England - North West, Health and Justice Team who wish to commission Mental Health Services in HMP Preston, HMP Kirkham and HMP Lancaster Farms. Description of the procurement North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (the Contracting Authority) who are undertaking a procurement to commission Mental Health Services for HMP Preston, HMP Kirkham and HMP Lancaster Farms. The procurement process will be advertised with 2 Lots: Lot 1 HMP Preston Lot 2 HMP Kirkham and HMP Lancaster Farms The contract term is for an initial period of 6 years commencing on 01 April 2024, with an option to extend for a further 3 years at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Please note that caveat responses will be considered as non-acceptance of this requirement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1047db9c-f00e-43b6-9242-431a1098aafd |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £28,574,982 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,937,011 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL MERSEYSIDE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 4BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Festival Gardens |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRACTICE PLUS GROUP HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 28 Nov 2023 at 09:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1047db9c-f00e-43b6-9242-431a1098aafd
- 17 Jul 2023 at 13:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77a1288c-e9e0-4b54-8aac-3ed2e449a4e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1047db9c-f00e-43b6-9242-431a1098aafd
  28th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77a1288c-e9e0-4b54-8aac-3ed2e449a4e2
  17th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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