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title: "Invitation to Tender - Provision of Psychosocial substance misuse services at Suffolk and Norfolk based prisons"
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# Invitation to Tender - Provision of Psychosocial substance misuse services at Suffolk and Norfolk based prisons

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ff8dc314-05c2-491a-9d39-3b517a635efb

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## Summary

The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit is currently conducting a tender process for the provision of psychosocial substance misuse services at various prisons in Suffolk and Norfolk. The tender, titled "Invitation to Tender - Provision of Psychosocial substance misuse services at Suffolk and Norfolk based prisons," falls under the health and social work services industry category (CPV code 85000000). The deadline for submission is 22nd September 2017, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st April 2018 and continue until 31st March 2023. This procurement is being conducted through an open procedure, allowing for broad participation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social care services, including third sector organisations and social enterprises. Firms with experience in delivering psychosocial support or substance misuse treatment within correctional facilities will be well-suited to compete. The value of the contract is approximately £2,375,263, reflecting the scale of the services required across the identified prison locations in the East of England and South East regions of the UK.

## Notice

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands CSU (AG CSU) on behalf of NHS England (Health and Justice, East Area Team) (referred to as the Commissioner(s) from this point onwards) is inviting suitably qualified and experienced providers including third sector organisations, social enterprise and other providers to deliver Psychosocial Substance Misuse Services (PSMS) to the prisoners at HMP Highpoint, HMP Warren Hill and HMP Hollesley Bay (collectively known as Suffolk prisons) and HMP Norwich, HMP Bure and HMP Wayland (collectively known as Norfolk prisons). NHS England (Health and Justice, East Area Team) will be the contracting and commissioning authority for the contract resultant from this procurement. For further information please see the web links and documents attached.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f368f5fb-affc-4679-a930-2db2f3efc377 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,375,263 |
| 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 23 Aug 2017 at 15:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f368f5fb-affc-4679-a930-2db2f3efc377

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f368f5fb-affc-4679-a930-2db2f3efc377
  23rd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdc873c9-5359-4bae-8166-259457742125
  Invitation to Tender (ITT) overview document
- https://ardengemcsu.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html
  Arden and GEM CSU's e-procurement portal

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