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title: "Service User Strategy Development"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-788d791f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND (CUMBRIA AND THE NORTH EAST)"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# Service User Strategy Development

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND (CUMBRIA AND THE NORTH EAST)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-788d791f-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

NHS England (Cumbria and the North East) is seeking bids for the project titled "Service User Strategy Development," aimed at formulating a strategy for service users within prisons in Cumbria and the North East. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with a focus on enhancing healthcare services. The tender period is set to conclude on 15 April 2016, while the contract is anticipated to commence on 1 May 2016 and run until 31 August 2016. The relevant delivery address is located in the North East region of England, and the procurement method is categorised as 'Other'.

This tender presents opportunities for growth, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) involved in health strategy development and consultancy services. Businesses with experience in engaging with diverse stakeholder groups and conducting research within the healthcare sector would be ideally suited to compete for this contract, contributing to vital improvements in health service provision in prisons.

## Notice

To develop a service user strategy for all prisons in Cumbria and the North East which will support the ongoing service improvement and development of health care services within Cumbria and NE prisons. The Provider will engage with patients and all key stakeholders. Consider how the voice of service users could support the development of health / peer educators within the prisons and will support the development of health promotion strategies within all 8 prisons. The strategy must ensure that the voice of all prisoner groups is heard irrespective of age, ethnicity, gender and disability

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d5b5120-6f05-4b9c-a482-ef8f858d4aeb |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Apr 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2016 - 31 Aug 2016 |
| 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 | NHS ENGLAND (CUMBRIA AND THE NORTH EAST) |
| Locality | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL3 7DR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d5b5120-6f05-4b9c-a482-ef8f858d4aeb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d5b5120-6f05-4b9c-a482-ef8f858d4aeb
  23rd March 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/906034f4-d46d-452a-b3d5-e67a33ff173e
  Specification
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/17d812a7-232c-4e1c-8837-69386c3e844e
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