--- title: "A Framework Agreement for a Specialist In Reach Palliative Care Service for West Midlands Prisons" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d68ad90c-8e2b-4feb-97ec-4d3b56db1d91" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d68ad90c-8e2b-4feb-97ec-4d3b56db1d91" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d68ad90c-8e2b-4feb-97ec-4d3b56db1d91.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d68ad90c-8e2b-4feb-97ec-4d3b56db1d91.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2018-09-24" --- # A Framework Agreement for a Specialist In Reach Palliative Care Service for West Midlands Prisons Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d68ad90c-8e2b-4feb-97ec-4d3b56db1d91 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d68ad90c-8e2b-4feb-97ec-4d3b56db1d91) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d68ad90c-8e2b-4feb-97ec-4d3b56db1d91.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is conducting an open tender for a Framework Agreement titled "A Framework Agreement for a Specialist In Reach Palliative Care Service for West Midlands Prisons." This procurement is categorised under health and social work services and is intended for the West Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The tender period will conclude on 26th October 2018, with the resulting framework contract commencing on 1st February 2019 and running until 31st January 2023. The estimated annual value of the framework is approximately £200,000. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in palliative care and prison healthcare services. Companies that offer specialised in-reach care services and possess the relevant clinical expertise may find this tender particularly advantageous. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, as their participation could enhance the diversity and quality of services delivered within the framework. ## Notice Arden & GEM CSU acting on behalf of NHS England (Health and Justice North Midlands), is seeking suitably qualified and experienced providers to become approved providers on a Framework for the provision of A Specialist In Reach Palliative care in prisons in the West Midlands regions. The Framework period will run from 1st February 2019 to 31st January 2023. The estimated total framework contract value is approximately PS200,000 per annum. The intention is to establish a Framework Agreement for NHS England to perform 'call- off for the delivery of Direct and Indirect care. The aims of the service will be to:- * Provide specialist in-reach palliative care services for prisons and give clinical leadership * Deliver care directly to individual patients with the most complex needs * Provide brief advice to prisoners * Deliver care indirectly providing clinical support, advice and education to other professionals to deliver core level palliative and end of life care. * Provide care and ensure that services within the prison operate within the Gold Standards Framework *Provide clinical advice/expertise for Death in Custody Reviews Additional information: The Contracting Authority intends to use an e-Procurement Portal 'Arden and GEM CSU Procurement Portal' in this procurement exercise. To access (please see web link below).: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html How to Apply: To register on the portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html * From the Home Page, click the 'Click Here to Register' link * Accept the terms & conditions for using the portal * Complete your organisation & personal details * Choose a memorable username and submit. You will shortly be sent an email with your unique password, please treat this securely (if you lose it there is a 'Forgot my Password' link on the portal homepage) To Access the portal: * Login with your unique username & password * From the suppliers reserved area click 'ITTs Open to All Suppliers' -this is a repository of all ITT's open to any registered supplier. * Browse the ITTs (there may be more than one page) and select itt_1085 'Framework Agreement for a Specialist In Reach Palliative Care Service' by clicking on it * Note the Details buttons on the left for Navigation and the Actions below * Click the 'Express Interest' action -this will move the ITT from the ITTs Open to All Suppliers area to your 'My ITTs' area -this is a reserved area for ITTs that you have either been invited to or expressed interest in. * Arden and GEM CSU is managing this Procurement in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (the "Regulations"). The Service is being procured under ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d4c269-fece-413a-ac7f-11165fe61153 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 24 Sep 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Jan 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1 | | 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 | DERBY | | Post town | Derby | | Postcode | DE1 3QT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | | ITL 3 | TLF11 Derby | | Local authority | Derby | | Electoral ward | Darley | | Westminster constituency | Derby North | | Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 24 Sep 2018 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d4c269-fece-413a-ac7f-11165fe61153 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88d4c269-fece-413a-ac7f-11165fe61153 24th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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