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title: "Independent Clinical Reviews into Deaths in Custody, on behalf of NHS England (NHSE) Health and Justice South East"
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# Independent Clinical Reviews into Deaths in Custody, on behalf of NHS England (NHSE) Health and Justice South East

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0384a9

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## Summary

The tender titled "Independent Clinical Reviews into Deaths in Custody, on behalf of NHS England (NHSE) Health and Justice South East," has been initiated by NHS England. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and aims to conduct independent investigations into deaths of prisoners in secure settings across the South East region. The contract value is £1,458,000, and interested providers need to submit their bids by 4th January 2023. The procurement method is open, and the contract duration is 3 years, with a possible extension of another 3 years.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses in the healthcare and investigative services sector to compete for a significant contract with NHS England. Companies capable of conducting detailed clinical reviews, collaborating with various stakeholders in the justice and healthcare sectors, and producing accessible reports would be well-suited to bid for this opportunity. The contract start date is tentatively set for mid/late February 2023, offering successful bidders the chance to immediately engage with this critical area of public service provision.

## Notice

NHS England South East (NHSE SE) is seeking a Provider who has the capability and capacity to undertake independent investigations into the deaths, due to any cause, of prisoners in secure and detained settings across the South East region. This includes Thames Valley, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Sussex, Kent and Surrey. The purpose of the clinical review is to assess the healthcare the deceased received whilst in custody and the review will form part of the Prison and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) investigation and subsequent PPO report. The clinical review includes past and current medical history and any significant clinical events leading up to the death of the individual, and particularly examines and assesses the equivalence of quality of care and access to care in custody as compared to what the individual could have expected in the community.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS England South East (NHSE SE) is seeking a Provider who has the capability and capacity to undertake independent investigations into the deaths, due to any cause, of prisoners in secure and detained settings across the South East region. This includes Thames Valley, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Sussex, Kent and Surrey. The purpose of the clinical review is to assess the healthcare the deceased received whilst in custody and the review will form part of the Prison and Probation Ombudsman (PPO) investigation and subsequent PPO report. The clinical review includes past and current medical history and any significant clinical events leading up to the death of the individual, and particularly examines and assesses the equivalence of quality of care and access to care in custody as compared to what the individual could have expected in the community. The aims of the Service are: * To provide high quality reviews into deaths in custody; * To identify opportunities for learning and service improvement; * To work effectively in partnership with stakeholders including (but not necessarily limited to), the NHSE SE Health and Justice (H&J) Commissioners, SE H&J Nursing & Quality Team, PPO, Healthcare Providers, Custodial Providers - HM Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), Youth Custody Service (YCS), HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS), and Private Operators and the Home Office (HO); * To produce clinical reviews that are accessible and meaningful for family members of the deceased as well as healthcare professionals; * To support the overall PPO investigation process into deaths in custody. The service will be provided following the death in custody or detention of inmates and detainees within the South East Detained Estates establishments as listed below: * Prisons * Young Offenders' Institutions (YOIs) * Secure Training Centres (STCs) * Secure Schools * Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs), * Short-Term Holding Centres * Detainees being moved under escort, including to & from Court Premises * Any other setting deemed appropriate by Commissioners For a list of establishments which currently fall within scope (subject to change during the life of the contract, at Commissioner discretion), please see attached document. The estimated whole life contract value is PS1,458,000. This is based on the highest estimated number of clinical reviews that will be undertaken annually. Payments will be made based on an hourly rate of PS81.00, plus expenses. The contract term will be for 3 years, with the option to extend for a further 3 years. The new contract is due to commence immediately after the contract award decision is confirmed (and following the standstill period), anticipated to be mid/late February 2023. Please note that this date is subject to change. Interested providers will be able to view this notice via the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-procurement system, Atamis, available on the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome This procurement is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: 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).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032398-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,458,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO16 4GX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Millbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Test |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 15 Nov 2022 at 15:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032398-2022

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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