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title: "Provision of Dual Diagnosis Service For NHS Norfolk and Waveney - NW2023-12"
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buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT"
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# Provision of Dual Diagnosis Service For NHS Norfolk and Waveney - NW2023-12

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d1c4b247-bf54-40d8-b643-9318b604cf86

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Dual Diagnosis Service for NHS Norfolk and Waveney involves NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit as the buying organisation. The tender is classified under health services and is currently in the planning stage. Key milestones include the engagement end date on 4th October 2023. The service will be community-based in Waveney, with an annual contract value of £123,000 and a total maximum contract value of £861,000.

This tender provides an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs interested in delivering mental health and substance misuse services in the Waveney area. Businesses offering community-based support services and integrated care solutions are well-suited to compete. With a focus on under-served adult groups and dual diagnosis presentations, potential providers should have experience in partnership working, supporting individuals with complex needs, and delivering services in collaboration with health and social care providers.

## Notice

To Register your Interest in attending the Market Engagement Event or seek additional information please use the link below and published ProJet reference: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Project Reference C211898. Service Description The dual diagnosis service in Waveney supports people who have mental health issues with co-occurring drug or alcohol addiction. The service works to stabilise people so that they are enabled to engage with services that meet their primary needs. The service aims to provide an accessible community-based service for people with severe mental illness and co-occurring drug or alcohol addiction in Waveney. Objectives: Proactively engage with under-served adult groups in Waveney that might not ordinarily access services to support their dual diagnosis. Raise awareness of the challenges dual diagnosis can create and support mental health and substance misuse services to co-work individuals ensuring they do not fall between services. To actively support people to engage with services to receive appropriate treatment, including mental health services, substance misuse services, physical health, and social care Enable easy access for the client group to the service by drop-in and outreach sessions. Work collaboratively with Mental Health and Substance Misuse Services in the Waveney area to contribute towards the development of dual diagnosis care pathways. To work with those at risk of losing their accommodation due to their dual diagnosis presentation and ensure robust support plans are in place that will assist in maintaining a tenancy or social care placement. To actively support people to engage with mental health services and substance misuse services and encourage them to receive appropriate treatment. Work with system partners to ensure the biopsychosocial needs of the person are supported. To ensure that partnership working incorporates joint digital systems to facilitate two-way communications where possible. To work with services in the UEC Pathway to accurately assess a person's need The procurement will be for a period of 5 years plus the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. The annual contract value is PS123,000 with a total maximum contract value of PS861,000. The aim of this Expression of Interest is to; 1. provide the market with visibility of the proposed opportunity; 2. support the ICB decision making to inform the future commissioning of services (as applicable); 3. to help define the future service approach and model; 4. to gauge the level of interest from the market of capable providers with capacity across the region to deliver the services noted above. 5. Invite interested Providers to attend a Market Engagement Event on Wednesday 4th October 2023 at 10am. Please note the full Find a Tender Service Advert with additional Text is available to view at Market Engagement - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027724-2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ecdd2ed-edd5-429a-9e6d-974466e33960 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 4 Oct 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 | Planning |
| 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 | NORWICH |
| Post town | Norwich |
| Postcode | NR1 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk |
| Local authority | Norwich |
| Electoral ward | Lakenham |
| Westminster constituency | Norwich South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 20 Sep 2023 at 09:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ecdd2ed-edd5-429a-9e6d-974466e33960

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7ecdd2ed-edd5-429a-9e6d-974466e33960
  20th September 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027724-2023

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