--- title: "Special Allocation Scheme Service - East of England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d722ed8a-df1f-4c5d-8218-014d864e447d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d722ed8a-df1f-4c5d-8218-014d864e447d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d722ed8a-df1f-4c5d-8218-014d864e447d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d722ed8a-df1f-4c5d-8218-014d864e447d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2020-02-11" --- # Special Allocation Scheme Service - East of England Buyer: N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d722ed8a-df1f-4c5d-8218-014d864e447d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d722ed8a-df1f-4c5d-8218-014d864e447d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d722ed8a-df1f-4c5d-8218-014d864e447d.json) ## Summary The N E L Commissioning Support Unit is initiating a tender for the "Special Allocation Scheme Service - East of England," focused on the health services industry. This procurement process is currently at the planning stage, with a key engagement deadline set for 24th February 2020. The framework agreement is expected to commence on 1st October 2020, with a potential maximum term of 4 years, including extension options. Interested organisations should be prepared for a multi-supplier, multi-Lot scenario, primarily serving the Mid and South Essex STP and West Essex CCG area, with possible expansion across the East of England region. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for healthcare providers, particularly those experienced in managing specialised medical services for patients exhibiting violent or aggressive behaviour. Businesses that offer comprehensive GP-led primary medical care solutions, with a focus on rehabilitation and integration back into mainstream healthcare, will be well-positioned to compete. Interested parties are encouraged to express their interest by email before the specified deadline, ensuring they can participate in the tendering process and contribute to an essential service in the healthcare system. ## Notice NHS England and NHS Improvement - East of England region are seeking to procure provider(s) for the provision of Special Allocation Scheme (previously referred to as the Violent Patient Scheme) Service initially within the Mid and South Essex STP and West Essex CCG area, potentially further expanding across the East of England region under a multi-supplier, multi-Lot framework agreement to commence from 1st October 2020 for a maximum term of 4 years (including extension options, if any). The framework will have the provision to award contracts to Organisations offered a place on the Framework (Framework provider) via a direct call-off, further/mini-competition or a combination of both contract award options. The Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) recognises that some patients demonstrate behaviour that is too threatening and violent to be safely managed in a mainstream GP practice environment. As such, NHS England and NHS Improvement have established strict criteria for the management of such patients in a secure environment. Organisations offered a place on the Framework, the Framework provider(s) will therefore be required to provide GP led primary medical care services to patients registered on the Special Allocation Scheme (SAS). The Framework provider(s) shall deliver primary medical services (Essential and Additional) to Patients who have been removed from general practice due to exhibiting violent or aggressive behaviour and are registered with the SAS. The Framework provider(s) shall provide support for rehabilitation of Registered Patients in order to address the underlying causes of violent or aggressive behaviour and encourage and support facilitation of their return to general practice. More information related to the Special Allocation Scheme can be accessed using the links below: https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/primary-medical-care-policy-and-guidance-manual-working-with-primary-care-support-england-pcse-annexes/ https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/primary-medical-care-policy-and-guidance-manual-pgm/ (refer to Section 6, pages 165 to 182) With this intent, NHS England and NHS Improvement are inviting only those organisations who currently provide Special Allocation Scheme (Violent Patient Scheme) Services to express an interest by email to nelcsu.procurementnorthants@nhs.net . Such expressions of interest must be received no later than 12 noon on Monday 24th February 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777605fa-a4b8-49cc-9e38-72bdb7c408ec | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Feb 2020 | | 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 | N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT | | Locality | NORTHAMPTON | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN3 6BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF24 West Northamptonshire | | Local authority | West Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Boothville and Parklands | | Westminster constituency | Northampton North | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 11 Feb 2020 at 15:30 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777605fa-a4b8-49cc-9e38-72bdb7c408ec ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/777605fa-a4b8-49cc-9e38-72bdb7c408ec 11th February 2020 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/primary-medical-care-policy-and-guidance-manual-pgm/ - https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/primary-medical-care-policy-and-guidance-manual-working-with-primary-care-support-england-pcse-annexes/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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