--- title: "Liaison and Diversion Services for Herefordshire, Shropshire & Telford & Wrekin on behalf of NHS England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-302d2cae-ae9a-440e-a142-cbc84e1fee3a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-302d2cae-ae9a-440e-a142-cbc84e1fee3a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-302d2cae-ae9a-440e-a142-cbc84e1fee3a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-302d2cae-ae9a-440e-a142-cbc84e1fee3a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-10-05" --- # Liaison and Diversion Services for Herefordshire, Shropshire & Telford & Wrekin on behalf of NHS England Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-302d2cae-ae9a-440e-a142-cbc84e1fee3a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-302d2cae-ae9a-440e-a142-cbc84e1fee3a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-302d2cae-ae9a-440e-a142-cbc84e1fee3a.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently managing a tender for the provision of Liaison and Diversion Services in Herefordshire, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. This procurement aims to engage suitably qualified healthcare providers as part of the open procedure. The deadline for bid submissions is set for 12 noon on 9th November 2018, and site visits for interested bidders are scheduled for 19th October 2018 and 22nd October 2018. The project is classified under health and social work services, with delivery expected in the West Midlands region. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the health and social care sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Providers looking to expand their services in liaison and diversion could find this an advantageous contract, especially those with experience in working with diverse populations and interfacing with the justice system. Given the project's split into two lots, providers have flexibility in how they can engage with this procurement exercise, catering to specific regional needs. ## Notice Arden & GEM CSU, acting on behalf of the NHS England (Health and Justice, North Midlands), invites suitably qualified and experienced healthcare providers including third sector organisations, social enterprise and other providers to provide Liaison and Diversion Services for Herefordshire, Shropshire & Telford & Wrekin areas. This procurement exercise is split into 2 lots. Lot 1 is for Herefordshire and Lot 2 is for Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. To access the documentation and submit your response, register your organisation on the Bravo website: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk.The reference is project_940 and bids must be submitted by 12 noon on 9th November 2018. This procurement is being carried out in accordance with the Light Touch Regime. Site visits are available for all potential bidders on the 19th October 2018 for Hereford Custody Suite and on the 22th October 2018 for the Telford and Shrewsbury Custody Suites. Bidders must send a message via the Bravo system by 12 noon on Wednesday 17th October 2018 to register. Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Procurement Portal 'Arden and GEM CSU Procurement Portal' in this procurement exercise. To access (please see web link below).: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html How to Apply: To register on the portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html * From the Home Page, click the 'Click Here to Register' link * Accept the terms & conditions for using the portal * Complete your organisation & personal details * Choose a memorable username and submit. You will shortly be sent an email with your unique password, please treat this securely (if you lose it there is a 'Forgot my Password' link on the portal homepage) To Access the portal: * Login with your unique username & password * From the suppliers reserved area click 'ITTs Open to All Suppliers' -this is a repository of all ITT's open to any registered supplier. * Browse the ITTs (there may be more than one page) and select project_940 Liaison and Diversion Services for Herefordshire, Shropshire & Telford & Wrekin by clicking on it * Note the Details buttons on the left for Navigation and the Actions below * Click the 'Express Interest' action -this will move the ITT from the ITTs Open to All Suppliers area to your 'My ITTs' area -this is a reserved area for ITTs that you have either been invited to or expressed interest in. * Arden and GEM CSU is managing this Procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). The Service is being procured under "Schedule 3 - Social and other Specific Services' Neither the publication of this notice nor the employment of any particular terminology nor any other indication shall be taken to mean that the contracting authorities intend to hold themselves bound by any of the Regulations. Please note providers may bid for one or both lots. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a3e318-c194-46c0-959b-621f5e2c83e2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Jun 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 5 Oct 2018 at 15:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a3e318-c194-46c0-959b-621f5e2c83e2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c7a3e318-c194-46c0-959b-621f5e2c83e2 5th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk.The - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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