--- title: "Special Allocation Scheme (SAS)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c21b597-a78d-49d6-84f8-e9996322f13f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c21b597-a78d-49d6-84f8-e9996322f13f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c21b597-a78d-49d6-84f8-e9996322f13f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c21b597-a78d-49d6-84f8-e9996322f13f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2020-03-20" --- # Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c21b597-a78d-49d6-84f8-e9996322f13f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c21b597-a78d-49d6-84f8-e9996322f13f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c21b597-a78d-49d6-84f8-e9996322f13f.json) ## Summary The NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is conducting a procurement process for the "Special Allocation Scheme (SAS)" to provide medical services for patients in Oxfordshire who may have a history of violent behaviour. This tender, classified under health services, is currently in the Tender stage, with bids due by 3rd April 2020. The contract will start on 1st June 2020, lasting three years with the option of a two-year extension, and has a total budget of £100,000. Further details will be available in April, and interested parties should prepare quotes accordingly. This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those offering primary medical services and support for patient rehabilitation. Businesses with experience in managing challenging patient interactions, especially those focused on safety and care, would be well-suited to compete. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises may find this opportunity aligns with their capabilities, particularly in enhancing healthcare access for vulnerable populations while promoting a secure service environment. ## Notice NHS Oxfordshire Clinical Commissioning (OCCG) is seeking to commission a Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Service for patients residing in Oxfordshire. The main aim of the scheme is to provide a secure environment in which patients who have been violent or aggressive towards staff in their GP practice can continue to receive general medical services. This scheme allows the Commissioner to balance the rights of patients to access general medical services with the need to ensure that GPs, their staff, patients and bystanders deliver and receive those services without the threat or occurrence of violence or who might otherwise have reasonable fears for their safety. The provider will deliver primary medical services and support for rehabilitation of registered patients to address underlying causes of violent or aggressive behaviour as well as encourage and support facilitation of return to general practice. Security measures for this service are provided by an approved security company via a different contract with costs covered by OCCG. The contract will be awarded as an NHS APMS contract for an initial 3 years with an optional extension of any period up to 2 years, as defined at the discretion of the Commissioner. OCCG has a maximum annual budget of PS20,000 (PS60,000 over 3 years), plus an optional extension of up to 24 months making the total of PS100,000. Further details including a specification and indicative activity levels will be provided in the quote documentation which will be made available in April. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0ec02a3-9564-41e6-87eb-fcae38ed0e53 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - Request for Quotation | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Mar 2020 | | Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2020 - 31 May 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £60,000 | | 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX4 2LH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Temple Cowley | | Westminster constituency | Oxford East | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 20 Mar 2020 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0ec02a3-9564-41e6-87eb-fcae38ed0e53 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0ec02a3-9564-41e6-87eb-fcae38ed0e53 20th March 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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