--- title: "PRJ-919 Framework Agreement for the provision of Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Service on behalf of NHSE&I (East of England)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-76f57c3e-fe41-41a3-83b5-4ae70e8684db" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76f57c3e-fe41-41a3-83b5-4ae70e8684db" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76f57c3e-fe41-41a3-83b5-4ae70e8684db.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76f57c3e-fe41-41a3-83b5-4ae70e8684db.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2020-08-13" --- # PRJ-919 Framework Agreement for the provision of Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Service on behalf of NHSE&I (East of England) Buyer: NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76f57c3e-fe41-41a3-83b5-4ae70e8684db [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-76f57c3e-fe41-41a3-83b5-4ae70e8684db) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-76f57c3e-fe41-41a3-83b5-4ae70e8684db.json) ## Summary The NEL Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a tender for the "PRJ-919 Framework Agreement for the provision of Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Service" aimed at supplying Primary Care Medical Services on behalf of NHS England and NHS Improvement in the East of England. This multi-supplier Framework Agreement will be structured into Lots and will run for four years, starting from 1st April 2021 until 31st March 2025. Interested providers must submit their bids by the deadline of 14th September 2020 at noon. The procurement method is an open procedure, classified under health services. This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in primary medical services, particularly those with expertise in managing challenging patient behaviours in a secure environment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can offer tailored services and innovative approaches for rehabilitation within the healthcare sector, ultimately fostering growth in their respective businesses. ## Notice NHS England and NHS Improvement - East of England wishes to establish a multi-Supplier Framework Agreement (referred to as "the Framework") for the provision of Primary Care Medical Services for a Special Allocation Scheme service. The Framework will be for a period of four years commencing 1st April 2021. The Framework will be structured into Lots. The Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) recognises that some patients demonstrate behaviour that is too threatening and violent to be safely managed in a mainstream GP practice environment. As such, NHS England and NHS Improvement have established strict criteria for the management of such patients in a secure environment. Suitable organisations offered a place on the Framework will be required to provide GP led primary medical care services to patients registered on the Special Allocation Scheme (SAS). The Framework provider(s) shall deliver primary medical services (Essential and Additional) to Patients who have been removed from general practice due to exhibiting violent or aggressive behaviour and are registered with the SAS. The Framework provider(s) shall provide support for rehabilitation of Registered Patients in order to address the underlying causes of violent or aggressive behaviour and encourage and support facilitation of their return to general practice. Additional information: Lot 4 - Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CCG has been included as a locality for suppliers to bid for. The deadline for interested providers to respond has been amended and the new deadline is 14th September 2020 (noon), no other changes have been made. Details provided in Document 1: ITT Guidance Document. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdaf1189-b6a1-4977-ae58-ce6ceea7237e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2020 | | Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2025 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NEL COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN3 6BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Boothville and Parklands | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 13 Aug 2020 at 14:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdaf1189-b6a1-4977-ae58-ce6ceea7237e - 7 Aug 2020 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e281a7-3a2b-4adf-ae97-dfdd3829aa73 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdaf1189-b6a1-4977-ae58-ce6ceea7237e 13th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c6e281a7-3a2b-4adf-ae97-dfdd3829aa73 7th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.england.nhs.uk/east-of-england/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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