--- title: "Review and Report of Smoke Free Implementation in Prisons for NHS England" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f2384c87-bb10-43ab-adba-eea415eda34f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2384c87-bb10-43ab-adba-eea415eda34f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2384c87-bb10-43ab-adba-eea415eda34f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2384c87-bb10-43ab-adba-eea415eda34f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT" published: "2017-10-10" --- # Review and Report of Smoke Free Implementation in Prisons for NHS England Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f2384c87-bb10-43ab-adba-eea415eda34f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f2384c87-bb10-43ab-adba-eea415eda34f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f2384c87-bb10-43ab-adba-eea415eda34f.json) ## Summary NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently conducting a procurement process for the project titled "Review and Report of Smoke Free Implementation in Prisons for NHS England." This initiative falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, and it is located within the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period set to close on 23rd October 2017. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st November 2017 and is expected to be completed by 31st March 2018, with considerations for extending the completion date if interim reports are included. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy within the prison service sector, particularly those experienced in working with offenders and implementing user-led methodologies. Companies capable of delivering insights through privileged access interviewing and those that can demonstrate experience in supporting smoke-free initiatives in prisons will be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process could help such businesses expand their footprint in the public sector and contribute to vital public health initiatives. ## Notice The Authority seeks to procure a service provider to carry out a review/audit and report into the roll out of the smoke free prison programme across the UK, paying special consideration to the support available to prisoners as a part of the programme delivery. This service is to be procured through a Provider that has significant experience of working with offenders and utilising 'privileged access interviewing' processes to enable maximum access to a wide range of offenders. The review will obtain an honest insight from current and former prisoners on smoke free prisons through a user-led methodology. The findings of this review will help to inform the service model of smoke free support across the adult prison estate going forwards. The successful provider must be in a position to commence the service delivery early November 2017 The Authority seeks to procure a service provider to carry out a review/audit and report into the roll out of smoke free across prisons in England to include the following * Obtain honest insight from current and former prisoners, across the different phases of implementation, on the support available regarding the transition to smoke free prisons, through a user-led methodology * To enable current prisoners to develop skills and confidence by being trained and supported in order to get feedback from their peers * To obtain an understanding of experiences for different populations in a range of prison types across England * To understand prisoner experiences from prisons who have already gone smoke free and support them to sustain a smoke free environment * To get insight on the actual and perceived successes, challenges and impact of going smoke free and how to manage increased risk levels * To identify best practice and solutions to challenges in the further roll out of smoke free prisons * To understand the move to smoke free prisons in the context of other banned substances, such as spice The proposed date for completion of the work is 31st March 2018 although we would consider extending this date as long as there is the inclusion of interim reports. Additional information: To Express your interest and respond to this opportunity please follow the instructions below: This procurement is being managed via the Bravo E-Tendering System https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk. How to Express Interest in this Tender: 1. Register your company on the Bravo eSourcing portal (this is only required once). Browse to the eSourcing Portal: https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk and click the link to register. Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' Enter your correct business and user details Note the user-name you chose and click 'Save' when complete. You will shortly receive an e-mail with your unique password (please keep this secure) 2. Express an Interest in the tender - Login to the portal with the user-name/password and Click the 'ITTs Open To All Suppliers' link. (These are ITTs open to any registered supplier) . Click on correct tender to access the content (ITT_825) Click the 'Express Interest' button at the top of the page. - This will move the ITT into your 'My ITTs page. (This is a secure area reserved for your projects only) - You can now access any attachments by clicking 'Buyer Attachments' in the 'ITT/ Details' box ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7df01ed-1c00-4d73-8eb9-b0c66bf8de45 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 | | 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 | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 10 Oct 2017 at 17:11 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7df01ed-1c00-4d73-8eb9-b0c66bf8de45 - 2 Oct 2017 at 11:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7df01ed-1c00-4d73-8eb9-b0c66bf8de45 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7df01ed-1c00-4d73-8eb9-b0c66bf8de45 10th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/53dd16e9-6967-4074-9f33-90cd4f43e542 ITT 471 Letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d379d7fb-b47f-433a-a79b-a9ee90009a8e ITT 471 Part A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97808d2e-8068-4845-ad51-c79869ea67f3 ITT 471 Part B ## Notice URLs - https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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