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# Liaison and Diversion Services in Surrey

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cb09e296-96af-4ccb-9ce8-c046003427a5

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## Summary

NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit is currently in the award stage of a procurement process for the "Liaison and Diversion Services in Surrey." This service, which focuses on healthcare and justice, aims to support vulnerable individuals entering the youth and criminal justice systems in the South East of England. The contract, valued at £1,128,965 per annum, is set to commence on 1 April 2020, with a possible extension of two years following an initial three-year duration. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing any qualified entity to submit a bid.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in health services, social care, or community support services. Organisations specialising in mental health, learning disabilities, or substance misuse rehabilitation would be well-placed to compete for this contract, as the focus is on improving health outcomes and efficiency in the justice system rather than financial savings. As these services are governed by the "Light Touch Regime," SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, making this an accessible opportunity for a diverse range of service providers in the region.

## Notice

NHS England South (South East) sought to commission Liaison and Diversion Services in Surrey. There are high numbers of people with mental health, learning disability, substance misuse and other psychosocial vulnerabilities who enter the youth and criminal justice systems, who could be dealt with in the community, or diverted from the justice pathway altogether, as well as requiring early identification should custodial sentences be applied. The aim of the L&D Service is to provide early intervention for vulnerable people (adults, children & young people) as they come to the attention of the criminal justice system. The service will provide a prompt response to concerns raised by the police, youth offending teams, court staff or any other referral process (including self-referral), offering critical information to decision-makers in the justice system, in real time, when it comes to charging and sentencing. The service will also act as a point of referral and follow-up for service users, to ensure they can access, and are supported to attend, community treatment and rehabilitation appointments. The primary focus of this service is improved outcomes for service users, not financial savings. Key outcomes include: * Improved access to healthcare and support services for vulnerable individuals and a reduction in health inequalities, prioritising female detained persons and those under the age of 18. * Diversion of individuals, where appropriate, out of the youth and criminal justice systems into health, social care, education and training, or other supportive services * To deliver efficiencies within the youth and criminal justice systems * To reduce re-offending and/or escalation of offending behaviours The service specification expanded on these outcomes, outlining what commissioners required of providers through the life of the contract The total contract value of Liaison and Diversion Services is PS1,128,965 per annum, with a total contract lifecycle value of PS3,386,895 over 3 years, and a possible extension of an additional 2 years. The initial 3 year period will commence from 01 April 2020. This procurement was carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: 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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c6df3a-90c1-4237-81ff-fc25638d7e2f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Dec 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | 8 May 2019 |
| Award date | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2020 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,644,825 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Additional buyers | NHS SOUTH WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SURREY & BORDERS PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 66 - Financial and insurance services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 66162000 - Custody services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 19 Dec 2019 at 15:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c6df3a-90c1-4237-81ff-fc25638d7e2f
- 27 Jun 2019 at 17:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80d9547-08cd-4067-bd32-532b4955c798
- 21 Jun 2019 at 11:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d820e3-80e0-4da3-9c73-c72c620d03da
- 25 Apr 2019 at 14:16 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d820e3-80e0-4da3-9c73-c72c620d03da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18c6df3a-90c1-4237-81ff-fc25638d7e2f
  19th December 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a80d9547-08cd-4067-bd32-532b4955c798
  27th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/12d820e3-80e0-4da3-9c73-c72c620d03da
  21st June 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f51b2356-b728-4bb8-916e-c0dac4dbf215
  Provider Sounding Questionnaire

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home

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