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title: "PRJ943 - Healthcare Services at Heathrow Immigration Removal Centres"
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# PRJ943 - Healthcare Services at Heathrow Immigration Removal Centres

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e1b4

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS England, which is seeking Expressions of Interest and completed Invitation to Tender submissions for the project titled "PRJ943 - Healthcare Services at Heathrow Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs)". The contract, classified under health services, aims to provide comprehensive healthcare at two sites, Harmondsworth and Colnbrook, located near Heathrow Airport. Currently in the Tender stage, bids are accepted until 11 November 2021, with a maximum annual contract value of £5,800,000 for an initial term of 5 years, extendable up to 7 years, potentially totalling £40,600,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare providers specialising in a wide range of services, including emergency medical response, primary care, mental health services, and allied health support. Businesses involved in urgent and general healthcare services, public health, and specialised areas such as physiotherapy and mental health would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The diverse needs of detainees at these facilities, who represent various nationalities, further underscore the demand for adaptable healthcare solutions.

## Notice

NHS England and NHS Improvement (London Region) (hereafter referred to as "The Authority") invites Expressions of Interest (EoIs) and completed Invitation to Tender (ITT) submissions from all suitable providers for the delivery of Healthcare Services in Heathrow Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs). Healthcare services delivered at Heathrow Immigration Removal Centres are commissioned by the Health & Justice team, as part of NHSE/I London's Specialised Commissioning division. Accommodation The IRC Environment is constructed to be equivalent to Category B prisons. Healthcare services are delivered across the 2 sites Harmondsworth and Colnbrook, which are based near Heathrow Airport. Reception Criteria * Male and female adult residents. * Detainees are subject to immigration restrictions. * The site hosts a wide range of nationalities- patient profile is subject to changes in line with Home Office activity. * Currently part of the IRC is being used a Short-Term Holding Facility for Calais Crossing arrivals. Scope of Services: The following services will need to be delivered through the contract commissioned through this procurement: * Emergency medical response - 365 days per annum. 24/7 on both sites * Reception healthcare screen - 365 days per annum. 24/7 on both sites * Primary care, including the provision of urgent care within the establishment and the management of long-term health conditions relevant for the adult population * Public health services * Sexual health services * Allied healthcare services such as: o occupational therapy o physiotherapy o radiology o radiography o podiatry o dietetics * Optometry * Pharmacy and medicines management * Mental health and trauma informed services * Inpatient facilities * Trauma Informed Care * Clinical substance misuse services * Psychosocial interventions for substance misuse and mental health * Healthcare administration and support services Bidders must refer to the procurement documentation for full detail about the Services to be delivered. This procurement does not include Dental services which formed part of the procurement for Personal Dental Services in London prisons and the IRC (2020). The new contract for dental services started on 1 September 2021. Contract Length and value: The contract for the Service will be awarded for a period of 5 years (60 months), with an optional extension for a further period of 2 years (24 months). Therefore, the maximum duration of this contract, if all extension options are taken up will be 7 years (84 months). The maximum available annual contract value for this project is PS5,800,000 per annum. Over the 7 years, if contract is extended to its full duration, the total maximum contract value will be PS40,600,000. The annual payments will be subject to inflationary uplifts in line with published NHS national planning guidance. Annual maximum contract value: PS5,800,000 Maximum Contract value for 5 years: PS29,000,000 Maximum Contract value for 7 years = PS40,600,000

### Lot Information

Lot 1

HS England and NHS Improvement (London Region) (hereafter referred to as "The Authority") invites Expressions of Interest (EoIs) and completed Invitation to Tender (ITT) submissions from all suitable providers for the delivery of Healthcare Services in Heathrow Immigration Removal Centres (IRC). Healthcare services delivered at Heathrow Immigration Removal Centres are commissioned by the Health & Justice team, as part of NHSE/I London's Specialised Commissioning division. Accommodation The IRC Environment is constructed to be equivalent to Category B prisons. Healthcare services are delivered across the 2 sites Harmondsworth and Colnbrook, which are based near Heathrow Airport. Reception Criteria Male and female adult residents. Detainees are subject to immigration restrictions. The site hosts a wide range of nationalities- patient profile is subject to changes in line with Home Office activity. Currently part of the IRC is being used a Short-Term Holding Facility for Calais Crossing arrivals. Scope of Services: The following services will need to be delivered through the contract commissioned through this procurement: * Emergency medical response - 365 days per annum. 24/7 on both sites * Reception healthcare screen - 365 days per annum. 24/7 on both sites * Primary care, including the provision of urgent care within the establishment and the management of long-term health conditions relevant for the adult population * Public health services * Sexual health services * Allied healthcare services such as: o occupational therapy o physiotherapy o radiology o radiography o podiatry o dietetics * Optometry * Pharmacy and medicines management * Mental health and trauma informed services * Inpatient facilities * Trauma Informed Care * Clinical substance misuse services * Psychosocial interventions for substance misuse and mental health * Healthcare administration and support services Bidders must refer to the procurement documentation for full detail about the Services to be delivered. This procurement does not include Dental services which formed part of the procurement for Personal Dental Services in London prisons and the IRC (2020). The new contract for dental services started on 1 September 2021. Contract Length and value: The contract for the Service will be awarded for a period of 5 years (60 months), with an optional extension for a further period of 2 years (24 months). Therefore, the maximum duration of this contract, if all extension options are taken up will be 7 years (84 months). The maximum available annual contract value for this project is PS5,800,000 per annum. Over the 7 years, if contract is extended to its full duration, the total maximum contract value will be PS40,600,000. The annual payments will be subject to inflationary uplifts in line with published NHS national planning guidance. Annual maximum contract value: PS5,800,000 Maximum Contract value for 5 years: PS29,000,000 Maximum Contract value for 7 years = PS40,600,000

Renewal: The contract for the Service will be awarded for a period of 5 years (60 months), with an optional extension for a further period of 2 years (24 months). Therefore, the maximum duration of this contract, if all extension options are taken up will be 7 years (84 months).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007348-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,600,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRACTICE PLUS GROUP HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2022 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007348-2022
- 16 Sep 2021 at 16:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023105-2021

## Notice URLs

- https://procontract.due-north.com/Supplier/Advert/View?advertId=54925f5f-3216-ec11-810e-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=False&fromRfxSummary=False&selectWorkgroup=False&fromAdvertEvent=False&fromActivityDashboard=False
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/

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