--- title: "Hepatitis C Peer Support Programme across the East Midlands Adult Secure Estate" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a312f6eb-d767-4fed-9afe-2fb582174f7f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a312f6eb-d767-4fed-9afe-2fb582174f7f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a312f6eb-d767-4fed-9afe-2fb582174f7f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a312f6eb-d767-4fed-9afe-2fb582174f7f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2020-12-15" --- # Hepatitis C Peer Support Programme across the East Midlands Adult Secure Estate Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a312f6eb-d767-4fed-9afe-2fb582174f7f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a312f6eb-d767-4fed-9afe-2fb582174f7f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a312f6eb-d767-4fed-9afe-2fb582174f7f.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is seeking qualified providers for the "Hepatitis C Peer Support Programme" aimed at the East Midlands Adult Secure Estate. This open tender is currently active and is scheduled to close on 29th December 2020. The contract is set to commence on 1st February 2021, lasting for a duration of two years and two months, concluding on 31st March 2023. The initiative falls under the health services category (CPV code 85100000) and covers various adult secure establishments in the East Midlands region, including various prisons and immigration removal centres. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and support service sectors, particularly those with expertise in peer support programmes, health education, and the management of blood-borne viruses. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-positioned to apply, as the buying organisation is specifically looking for providers who can establish a regional network to deliver essential health services within the secure estate. The focus on Hepatitis C eradication highlights the importance of innovative strategies in public health, making this an excellent opportunity for businesses seeking to expand their impact in the health sector. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS England & NHS Improvement - Midlands (Health and Justice - East Midlands) (referred to as the Commissioner) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers to deliver a Hepatitis C Peer Support Programme across the East Midlands Adult Secure Estate. In 2018, NHS England confirmed its intention to eradicate Hepatitis by 2025; and the diagnosis and treatment of blood-borne viruses (BBV) in patients within secure estate including prisons, was recognised as a key area to identity Hepatitis C. The BBV opt-out programme, covering Hepatitis C, Hepatitis B and HIV which has been operational since 2015/16 and has provided an opportunity to identify people on entry into secure estate and address any positive diagnosis. To support the micro-elimination of Hepatis C, Commissioners are looking for a provider to establish an East Midlands Network of Hepatitis C Peer Support workers to work alongside secure estate healthcare, and the secure estate operator (where appropriate) across all adult secure establishments within the East Midlands. One provider is sought for the provision of this Hepatitis C Support Programme across the East Midlands and will be required to deliver a range of support (as identified within the Service Specification) including delivery of regional workshops with key prevention, diagnosis, linkage to care and treatment messages across the East Midlands adult secure estate. The East Midlands region adult secure estate includes: * HMP Ranby * HMP Nottingham * HMP Lowdham Grange * HMP Whatton * HMP Lincoln * HMP North Sea Camp * HMP Foston Hall * HMP Sudbury * HMP Stocken * HMP Leicester * HMP Gartree * HMP Onley * HMP Rye Hill * IRC Morton Hall The contract is expected to commence on 1st February 2021 for a period of 2 years and 2 Months until 31st March 2023 (with no further option to extend). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbae3abf-263d-4968-920c-6a0e5fcdb673 | | 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 | 15 Dec 2020 | | Submission deadline | 29 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 | | 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 | MANSFIELD | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG21 0HJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF15 North Nottinghamshire | | Local authority | Mansfield | | Electoral ward | Southwell | | Westminster constituency | Mansfield | | Delivery location | TLF East Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 15 Dec 2020 at 11:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbae3abf-263d-4968-920c-6a0e5fcdb673 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbae3abf-263d-4968-920c-6a0e5fcdb673 15th December 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=agcsu Additional data ## Notice URLs - https://www.england.nhs.uk/midlands/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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