--- title: "Market Engagement for Liaison and Diversion Service in Lincolnshire" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-850accf2-b444-4619-81e3-07ba6e99be45" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-850accf2-b444-4619-81e3-07ba6e99be45" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-850accf2-b444-4619-81e3-07ba6e99be45.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-850accf2-b444-4619-81e3-07ba6e99be45.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2019-02-18" --- # Market Engagement for Liaison and Diversion Service in Lincolnshire Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-850accf2-b444-4619-81e3-07ba6e99be45 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-850accf2-b444-4619-81e3-07ba6e99be45) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-850accf2-b444-4619-81e3-07ba6e99be45.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is undertaking a market engagement exercise for the provision of a Liaison and Diversion Service in Lincolnshire as part of the procurement process currently in the planning stage. The engagement aims to inform potential providers and assist in the strategic decisions surrounding future procurement. The market engagement event is scheduled for 29th March 2019, with an engagement end date of 22nd March 2019. This service, classified under health services (CPV code 85100000), is expected to be operational by 1st April 2020, with indicative funding of £800,000 per annum for a potential three-year contract, plus extensions based on market feedback and internal approvals. Interested parties can engage via a questionnaire available on the EU Supply website. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those focused on innovative solutions and strategic alliances within the domain of criminal justice and health. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this opportunity particularly relevant as they can contribute to delivering integrated, outcome-based services. Entities capable of addressing the needs of vulnerable individuals at various points in the criminal justice pathway will be well-suited to compete for this contract, alongside those who can provide collaborative and effective health treatment options. ## Notice NHS Arden & Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU), on behalf of NHS England - Midlands (North Midlands) is carrying out a market engagement exercise for the provision of a Liaison and Diversion Service for Lincolnshire. The Liaison and Diversion service provision will cater for vulnerable individuals of all ages in the offender pathway and help to inform subsequent decisions, about where an individual is best placed to receive treatment, taking into account public safety, safety of the individual and punishment of the offence. For this service provision, NHS England would like to encourage innovative solutions including strategic alliances which will deliver value for money and improved services to patients. The service provider(s) will be required to deliver an outcome based high quality and integrated L&D service, operating at various points of the criminal justice pathway including police custody, courts and community within the stated areas and across the Police Force footprint. The L&D service is expected to include provision of listed features, services, and coordination amongst these which are detailed in the draft Specification available on the EU Supply System, along with a market engagement questionnaire. This service is expected to be fully operational by 1 April 2020. Indicative Funding (pending approval and further analysis) available for Lincolnshire L&D Service is PS800,000 p.a. NHS England North Midlands aims to offer a contract opportunity for a 3 Years with the option to extend on an annual basis for a maximum of two further years. (i.e. 3+1+1), subject to market feedback and internal approval. The aim of the market engagement exercise is to inform potential providers on the opportunity and to assist the commissioner in deciding on the most appropriate strategy for the future procurement. If you wish to express an interest and register for the Market Engagement Webinar please register on the EU Supply website https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK . The project reference is 34512. The market engagement questionnaire has been published separately. Therefore I would be grateful if you could also register against: Quote/tender 34512 - Expressions of Interest for the Provision of a Liaison and Diversion Service in Lincolnshire, and complete and submit the questionnaire to confirm your place at the market engagement event. The market engagement event is planned for the 29th March 2019. Organisations who wish to attend the Event must register their interest by completing the questionnaire as explained above, by the 22nd March 2019. No more than two individuals per organisation can attend the event. Market Engagement Event details will only be sent to those organisations who have completed the request to participate within the procurement exercise related to this PIN notice, but wishes to stress that your involvement at this stage will not carry any commercial advantage in any ensuing procurement process. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4699fbf7-829d-4021-8ce9-e4a03ff86f61 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 22 Mar 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planning | | 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 | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 18 Feb 2019 at 14:02 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4699fbf7-829d-4021-8ce9-e4a03ff86f61 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4699fbf7-829d-4021-8ce9-e4a03ff86f61 18th February 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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