--- title: "London OPD Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Services (EERSS, 2023)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8e8137c2-4cbe-4d6d-9972-78c693fcf4c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e8137c2-4cbe-4d6d-9972-78c693fcf4c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e8137c2-4cbe-4d6d-9972-78c693fcf4c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e8137c2-4cbe-4d6d-9972-78c693fcf4c5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2023-04-26" --- # London OPD Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Services (EERSS, 2023) Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e8137c2-4cbe-4d6d-9972-78c693fcf4c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-8e8137c2-4cbe-4d6d-9972-78c693fcf4c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-8e8137c2-4cbe-4d6d-9972-78c693fcf4c5.json) ## Summary The N E L Commissioning Support Unit has awarded a contract for the provision of Enhanced Engagement and Relational Support Services for London. The contract is part of the Health and social work services category and is valued at £1,588,080 GBP. The services are aimed at supporting individuals on the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway, with specific focus on improving psychological health, well-being, stability, pro-social behaviour, and staff competence. The contract started on 1st October 2023 and will end on 30th September 2027. This procurement opportunity, initiated by NHS England in partnership with HMPPS, is for providers to deliver Enhanced Engagement and Relational Support Services for male and female individuals across London. The total value of the contract is £2,600,000 GBP and will run from 1st October 2023 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method used is an open procedure (above threshold), inviting bids for two separate lots catering to male and female service participants. Small and medium enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations are encouraged to participate in this opportunity. ## Notice NHS England, in partnership with His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), is looking to secure providers to deliver two Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Services (EERSS) - one for women and one for men - to operate pan-London from 1st October 2023. The purpose of the EERSS is to: * Provide person-centred, consistent experience of one-to-one inter-personal, pro-social, supportive and empowering interaction with a professional (paid), independent and appropriately trained worker, over a period of up to two years, normally in support of a key transition in their OPD pathway. * Be responsive to the needs of people with protected characteristics and draw on the principles of mentoring and advocacy (broadly defined) in supporting people on probation lead fulfilling and crime-free lives. There are two lots: Lot 1: Female Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Service for the OPD Pathway for 40 women across London. Lot 2: Male Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Service for the OPD Pathway for 60 men across London. Each Lot's contract duration is for a 4.5 year period, with an optional extension of a further 2 years. NHS England will seek to award one contract for each of the tender Lots. Bidders are able to bid for any number or combination of the Lots. The contract values vary per Lot. See documentation for details. The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=30808734-49e0-ed11-8121-005056b64545 Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=30808734-49e0-ed11-8121-005056b64545 How to apply: Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c7ac35-3ce4-4b2e-9e30-b839f46d3804 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 26 Apr 2023 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 31 Mar 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,600,000 | | 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 | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E15 1DA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 26 Apr 2023 at 14:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c7ac35-3ce4-4b2e-9e30-b839f46d3804 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7c7ac35-3ce4-4b2e-9e30-b839f46d3804 26th April 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=30808734-49e0-ed11-8121-005056b64545 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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