--- title: "NHS England - Prison Substance Use and Mental Health Needs Assessment - West Midlands" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-83f12045-5477-403b-9fab-e901963dd5f7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83f12045-5477-403b-9fab-e901963dd5f7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83f12045-5477-403b-9fab-e901963dd5f7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83f12045-5477-403b-9fab-e901963dd5f7.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-07-14" --- # NHS England - Prison Substance Use and Mental Health Needs Assessment - West Midlands Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-83f12045-5477-403b-9fab-e901963dd5f7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-83f12045-5477-403b-9fab-e901963dd5f7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-83f12045-5477-403b-9fab-e901963dd5f7.json) ## Summary NHS England has initiated a tender for the delivery of a Prison Substance Use and Mental Health Needs Assessment across various prisons in the West Midlands, including HMP Birmingham and HMP Stafford. The procurement process, classified under health and social work services, is currently in the planning stage with bids due by 4 August 2017 at 12:00 hours. The contract is expected to commence on 30 August 2017 and will last until 19 December 2017. The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is overseeing this procurement. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care, particularly those focused on mental health and substance use services. Companies with expertise in addressing the needs of diverse prison populations, including younger offenders and those with complex health issues, would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on collaborative working and holistic approaches may attract small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to support innovative service delivery in this critical sector. ## Notice NHS England is seeking providers for the delivery of a Prison Substance Use and Mental Health Needs Assessment. The Substance Use and Mental Health Needs Assessment will address the health needs of young and adult male and female prisoners in the following estates: * HMP Birmingham * HMP Stafford * HMP Oakwood * HMP YOI Brinsford * HMP YOI Stoke Heath * HM YOI Werrington * HMP Dovegate * HMP Hewell * HMP Drake Hall * HMP Long Lartin * HMP YOI Swinfen Hall * HMP Featherstone Prisoners are not typical of the general population with regard to their health needs as they have a disproportionally higher prevalence of ill health. NHS England North Midlands are responsible for commissioning Offender healthcare services across the West Midlands this includes all of the above prisons. The purpose of the Substance Use and Mental Health Needs Assessment is: * To understand the current substance use and mental health service deliverables and how they are similar/different to the new service specification (draft) * To facilitate the understanding of the substance use and mental health needs within the different prison populations, including dementia. * To identify whether the services provided are comparable with HMIP/CQC expectations for substance use and mental health * To identify gaps in service provision and possible solutions * To identify opportunities for collaborative working that could offer a holistic approach to substance use and mental health * To support the commissioner to prioritise resources * To assist decision makers in the maintaining, planning and future improvement of services which address need, efficiency and effectiveness * To identify the changing demographics of prisoners The Substance Use and Mental Health Needs Assessment must consider the full range of substance use needs both clinical and non-clinical, and must have a specific focus on New Psychoactive Substances (NPS). It must also consider the full range of mental health needs of prisoners including those with primary and secondary mental health needs and specifically those that require a secure transfer to a dedicated mental health unit. The Provider will be required to focus on current prevalence of self-harm and suicide, number of prisoners on ACCTs and explore the links with mental health needs and clinical constant watches. It is important that clear consideration of, and reference to, any co-morbidities will be required, with a hierarchy of need. Including (but not limited to): * Chronic disease, long term conditions, pain management and sleep disorders * Sexual health * Blood borne viruses (HIV, Hep B, Hep C) * Use of Tobacco/Smoking Bidders are invited to submit offers for this HNA in accordance with the attached specification. The closing date for submission of bids is 4 August 2017 at 12:00hrs and should be sent to Sue Daykin ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34481e13-50b6-4ac8-988c-e5dc6732ce67 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2017 | | Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Aug 2017 - 19 Dec 2017 | | 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | RUGELEY | | Post town | Walsall | | Postcode | WS15 1UL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire | | ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC | | Local authority | Cannock Chase | | Electoral ward | Western Springs | | Westminster constituency | Cannock Chase | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 14 Jul 2017 at 06:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34481e13-50b6-4ac8-988c-e5dc6732ce67 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34481e13-50b6-4ac8-988c-e5dc6732ce67 14th July 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c981fc9e-2407-4f0b-a6d7-3363a9c92037 Specification and Bidder Response ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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