--- title: "Provision of Health Needs Assessment for the Healthcare of persons detained in Criminal Courts to NHS England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bfb53517-0d39-4463-9b95-e82928938a9f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfb53517-0d39-4463-9b95-e82928938a9f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfb53517-0d39-4463-9b95-e82928938a9f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfb53517-0d39-4463-9b95-e82928938a9f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-07-03" --- # Provision of Health Needs Assessment for the Healthcare of persons detained in Criminal Courts to NHS England Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfb53517-0d39-4463-9b95-e82928938a9f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-bfb53517-0d39-4463-9b95-e82928938a9f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-bfb53517-0d39-4463-9b95-e82928938a9f.json) ## Summary NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is currently conducting a tender process for the "Provision of Health Needs Assessment for the Healthcare of persons detained in Criminal Courts to NHS England". This procurement falls under the health services category and is located in England. The open tender period ends on 24th July 2018, and the contract is expected to commence on 1st September 2018 and conclude on 31st December 2018. The procurement method is classified as an open procedure, designed to encourage broad participation from interested suppliers. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialised in healthcare services, particularly those with the expertise to conduct health assessments and develop healthcare delivery models for justice-involved populations. Companies that provide social care services or have experience in working within prison and court environments will be well-suited to compete in this process. The successful bidder will have the potential to influence and improve healthcare outcomes for detained individuals, paving the way for long-term partnerships with NHS authorities. ## Notice NHS England seeks bids from providers who have the capability to deliver a Health Needs Assessment for the Healthcare of persons detained in Criminal Court in England. The Aims are to: * Identify a baseline of current services * Identify gaps in provision and inform future commissioning models of services * Identify best practice and opportunities for development * Identify options for developing and changing services that promote health and wellbeing * Identify health inequalities and implement improvements * Identify health profiles of the populations within prison, court cells and police custody The Objectives are to: * Broad ranging involvement of all stakeholders within the prisons, courts, HMPPS, Prison Escort Provider and police healthcare environment * Gather information to obtain an overview and understanding of existing health care service and social care needs. Identify the base line to work forward, enabling an understanding of the needs of prisoners/detainees that can be linked into analyses across the stakeholder spectrum * Identify services required and for population capacity and type. Planning also helps identify the effectiveness of services and outcomes and benefits (inclusive of cost) * Equitable service and resource provision-transferrable between prisons, police and courts * Provide information and advice to assist with the development of future commissioning models The NHSE national health and justice team has the initial commissioning responsibility for the healthcare in criminal court settings as a new programme of work. The focus for this HNA is for the healthcare of those persons detained in criminal court settings to the extent that NHSE consider reasonable. This HNA should be completed taking into account recent ( last 4 years) developments with integrated court and CJ healthcare services developments that currently includes: * Liaison and Diversion * Prison reform plan * Crisis care concordat 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 the tender opportunity via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to access the tender documentation you will need to 'express an interest' and register on the system. Bidders are required to respond to the ITT questions directly within the system and attach any requested documents separately to the placeholders provided. The services are healthcare services falling within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 ("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91042c7b-90dd-47b9-ac20-dd1304d6a083 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2018 - 31 Dec 2018 | | 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 SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 3NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 3 Jul 2018 at 16:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91042c7b-90dd-47b9-ac20-dd1304d6a083 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91042c7b-90dd-47b9-ac20-dd1304d6a083 3rd July 2018 - 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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