--- title: "Provision of Primary Care Services into Forensic Psychiatry" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d203be32-c337-44ac-be6f-963840146acb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d203be32-c337-44ac-be6f-963840146acb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d203be32-c337-44ac-be6f-963840146acb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d203be32-c337-44ac-be6f-963840146acb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTH WEST YORKSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (SWYPFT)" published: "2022-08-01" --- # Provision of Primary Care Services into Forensic Psychiatry Buyer: SOUTH WEST YORKSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (SWYPFT) Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d203be32-c337-44ac-be6f-963840146acb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d203be32-c337-44ac-be6f-963840146acb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d203be32-c337-44ac-be6f-963840146acb.json) ## Summary The South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking tenders for the "Provision of Primary Care Services into Forensic Psychiatry". This open procurement opportunity falls under the services category, specifically for general-practitioner services, and is located in Wakefield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The tender period will close on 30th August 2022, with the contract commencement scheduled for 1st October 2022, lasting until 30th September 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure which is designed to ensure transparency and broad competition for the contract. This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialised in primary care services. Given the increasing demand for comprehensive healthcare solutions for long-term care in secure environments, businesses that can demonstrate quality service delivery and value for money will be well-positioned to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may particularly benefit from this contract, as the procurement encourages their participation, fostering innovation and diversity in service provision. ## Notice Department of Health Standards, which are now a contractual requirement, mandate that medium secure services must have a Primary Care Service provided by a specialist primary care provider in order to allow an equivalence of service to that available in the general population. The medium secure service at Newton Lodge has been designated as a medium secure provider on an interim basis pending the implementation of appropriate primary health care. The decision has been taken to expand the remit of the primary care service to provide equivalent input to the two low secure services on the Fieldhead Hospital site. There is a significant need for the long term care of this service user group, particularly given the lengths of stay for in-patients. There is a need for equity of access to primary care services with the general population and although in the past there has been a perception of this population consisting of mainly young and physically fit men, this is no longer the case. There are many factors increasing the risk factors for physical illness within this population group which include the presence of major mental illness, substance misuse and previous patterns of chaotic, dysfunctional and unhealthy lifestyles. There is also significant impact of psychotropic medication, particularly relating to atypical antipsychotics with all the related issues of weight gain and metabolic disorder. The population is increasing with age and all the associated increased morbidity factors seen in the general population will be reflected within the service. The Department of Health Standards for Medium Secure Units require primary care provision to be undertaken by local primary care services. The Trust has been operating with a local primary care service for the past five years but now needs to market test the contract ensuring that the service provided meets all its obligatory requirements, delivers a quality solution and offers best value for money. The Forensic Commissioners aim to reduce health inequalities within its local population. Health inequalities are the result of a complex and wide-ranging network of factors. People, who experience material disadvantage, poor housing, lower educational attainment, insecure employment or homelessness, are among those more likely to suffer poorer health and an earlier death, compared with the rest of the population. Health inequalities are particularly marked within the forensic secure service population. It is the responsibility of the Provider(s) to proactively reduce health inequalities in supplying this service. The nature of secure environments means that the practicalities of delivering healthcare and particularly equivalence can be challenging. For example, security considerations can restrict service user movements, the opportunity for self-care is more limited and there are some restrictions in the degree to which choice can be exercised. The commissionin... Additional information: Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bda60fd-e798-42ec-880f-dee7a41c6c29 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | 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 | 1 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Oct 2022 - 30 Sep 2025 | | 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 | SOUTH WEST YORKSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (SWYPFT) | | Locality | WEST YORKSHIRE | | Post town | Wakefield | | Postcode | WF1 3SP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield | | Local authority | Wakefield | | Electoral ward | Stanley and Outwood East | | Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell | | Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85121100 - General-practitioner services ## Release History - 1 Aug 2022 at 15:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bda60fd-e798-42ec-880f-dee7a41c6c29 - 1 Aug 2022 at 15:52 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bda60fd-e798-42ec-880f-dee7a41c6c29 - 28 Jul 2022 at 18:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bda60fd-e798-42ec-880f-dee7a41c6c29 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4bda60fd-e798-42ec-880f-dee7a41c6c29 1st August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/southwestyorkshire/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - http://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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