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title: "Provision of Support for Older People in Prison"
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buyer: "NHS ENGLAND (NORTH SPECIALISED COMMISISONING TEAM)"
published: "2018-10-31"
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# Provision of Support for Older People in Prison

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND (NORTH SPECIALISED COMMISISONING TEAM)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-79d8f33d-a020-4da2-9415-e803cffb1311

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS England (North Specialised Commissioning Team) seeking tenders for the "Provision of Support for Older People in Prison" across various locations including HMP Durham and HMP Frankland in the North East of England. The procurement is currently at the active tender stage, with a budget of £300,000. The open procedure method was used to invite bids, and the tender period closes on 26 November 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 1 April 2019 and will last until 31 March 2023, focusing on health and social work services.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in providing support within prison settings. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as they are deemed suitable to compete for this contract. Businesses that can demonstrate capacity and expertise in delivering services to older individuals in challenging environments would find this procurement particularly relevant.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for, and on behalf of, NHS England, Specialised Commissioning who wish to commission Support for Older People in Prison for Health and Justice North Team including HMP Durham; HMP Frankland; HMP Holme House; HMP Durham; HMP Kirklevington Grange; and HMP Youth Offending Institute (YOI) Low Newton.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a48fbd6-0f7a-4c42-a087-aca512260693 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| 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 | 31 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| 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 (NORTH SPECIALISED COMMISISONING TEAM) |
| 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

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 31 Oct 2018 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a48fbd6-0f7a-4c42-a087-aca512260693

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a48fbd6-0f7a-4c42-a087-aca512260693
  31st October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT155791
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.england.nhs.uk/north/

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