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title: "Integrated Healthcare Services to Thames Valley Prisons for NHS England and NHS Improvement South East"
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# Integrated Healthcare Services to Thames Valley Prisons for NHS England and NHS Improvement South East

Buyer: NHS SOUTH, CENTRAL AND WEST COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e44c1b5e-b907-4968-868f-a1562e612949

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## Summary

NHS England and NHS Improvement South East is initiating the procurement of integrated healthcare services for Thames Valley prisons, detailed in the tender titled "Integrated Healthcare Services to Thames Valley Prisons." The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with contracts expected to commence on 1st October 2022, spanning a duration of seven years until 30th September 2029. The total value for this project amounts to £120,112,205, distributed across three lots serving specific establishments within the region. Interested providers are advised to refer to the tender documents for comprehensive details and requirements.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those specialising in primary healthcare, mental health, pharmacy, and substance misuse services. Businesses that may excel in this tender include small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations that offer innovative and integrated health services, especially those with a capacity for collaboration in a recovery-oriented framework. This initiative not only aims to enhance prisoner health outcomes but also opens doors for service providers to engage with a structured and stable long-term contract model.

## Notice

NHS England and NHS Improvement South East (NHSE/I) is seeking to commission integrated healthcare services for prisons across the Thames Valley region. NHSE/I are seeking to secure Prime Provider(s) who have the capability and capacity to deliver services in line with the specified requirements. There are a total of 5 establishments within the Thames Valley region, with the procurement split across 3 lots as follows (maximum total contract values shown in brackets): * Lot 1 - HMP Huntercombe, HMP Grendon & HMP Springhill (PS31.6m) * Lot 2 - HMP Bullingdon (PS59.6m) * Lot 3 - HMYOI Aylesbury (PS17.5m) The maximum whole life combined contract value available for all lots is PS120,112,205, over a contract duration of 7 (seven years). Contracts are due to commence on 1st October 2022. The integrated service will include the following delivery areas: * Primary healthcare (GP and nursing) * Mental health and wellbeing * Integrated substance misuse * Learning disability/neurodiversity * Pharmacy * Social care * Long term conditions * Dentistry * Optometry and audiology * End of life care * Sexual health * Health promotion * Screening and immunisations * Therapies (pain management/physio/podiatry etc.) * Statutory advocacy provision (IMCA and Care Act) Interested providers are directed to the specification(s) and supporting documentation provided with this opportunity for full details of the commissioning objectives and service requirements. There is a separate integrated health and wellbeing services specification for each prison within each lot. In addition, the following national specifications are included: * Primary care services * Mental health services * Substance misuse services * Dental services * Public Health Services There is a national prison expansion programme taking place to increase the number of available places in prison, and it is anticipated that there will be operational capacity changes across the South East prison estate. The contract envelope is based on current operational capacity figures and the successful provider(s) will be required to work with commissioners to address any changes that happen. This, along with other changes resulting from reconfiguration, e.g. flow of people, resettlement and trainer populations, and aging populations, will need to be accounted for in the delivery of healthcare services. Changes to prison population(s) will be managed through the normal contract variation processes. This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'current tenders' list on the e-procurement system In-Tend, available on the following link: https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home In order to submit a bid, you will need to be registered on the e-procurement system and 'express an interest', and then complete a response as specified within the procurement documents. On registration, please include at least two contacts to allow for access to the system in times of absence. 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 are instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations (Regulations 74 to 77). The tendering process will be conducted in accordance with the requirements and flexibilities provided by Articles 74 to 76 of the Directive, and Regulations 74 to 76 of the Regulations. The Authority will run a transparent tender process, treating all Bidders equally. For the avoidance of doubt, the Authority will not be bound by the Regulations or the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union or any other regulations or legislation except for the specific parts or circumstances that apply to the procurement of these Services. Neither the inclusion of a Bidder selection stage, nor the use of any language or terms found in the Directive or Regulations, nor the description of the procedure voluntarily adopted by the Authority ("Open", "Restricted", "Competitive Procedure with Negotiation", "Competitive Dialogue" or any other description), nor any other indication, shall be taken to mean that the Authority intends to hold itself bound by the Directive or Regulations, save by the provisions applicable to services coming within the scope of Annex XIV of the Directive / Schedule 3 of the Regulations. The Contracting Authority intends to voluntarily observe the award decision notices provisions and 10 day standstill period described in Regulation 86 of the Regulations. Unsuccessful Bidders will receive scores and reasons for the decision, including the characteristics and relative advantages of the winning bid and the reasons why the Bidder/application was unsuccessful. Deadline for lodging of appeals should be in accordance with Regulation 87 and Regulation 91 of the Regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d67a5310-273e-45a9-a0f1-1870761ef6fa |
| 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 | 23 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | 28 Feb 2020 |
| Award date | 7 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,112,205 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £111,143,669 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | CENTRAL AND NORTH WEST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; PRACTICE PLUS GROUP PRIMARY CARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2022 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d67a5310-273e-45a9-a0f1-1870761ef6fa
- 20 Oct 2021 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cafd2de8-fb94-475e-87ab-2dde84154f5c
- 18 Dec 2019 at 11:12 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8312e4-5f2a-4eba-8af9-c2f2404fc8e8
- 18 Dec 2019 at 11:10 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8312e4-5f2a-4eba-8af9-c2f2404fc8e8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d67a5310-273e-45a9-a0f1-1870761ef6fa
  23rd June 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cafd2de8-fb94-475e-87ab-2dde84154f5c
  20th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1f8312e4-5f2a-4eba-8af9-c2f2404fc8e8
  18th December 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fb0ace9e-d386-410a-a6fc-3d9aeac00aca
  Market Engagement Questionnaire
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/scwcsu/aspx/Home
  eProcurement system, In-Tend

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