--- title: "Expressions of Interest for the Provision of Initial Health Services for Asylum Seekers at Large site North of Lincoln" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03d39a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d39a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d39a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d39a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2023-06-05" --- # Expressions of Interest for the Provision of Initial Health Services for Asylum Seekers at Large site North of Lincoln Buyer: NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03d39a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-03d39a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-03d39a.json) ## Summary The NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU), on behalf of NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, is planning a tender for the provision of initial health services for asylum seekers at a large site north of Lincoln. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 12:00PM on Friday 16th June 23. The contract type will be APMS or similar, with key considerations for interested providers including current provider of health care services, CQC registration, onsite workforce capacity, and ability to mobilise quickly. This tender presents an opportunity for health care service providers experienced in serving asylum seekers to participate in delivering services meeting specific health care needs. Interested businesses must have the capability to provide onsite health care services quickly and effectively. The procurement process is initiated by the NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board, emphasising the importance of understanding the unique health requirements of asylum seekers and facilitating prompt service mobilisation. ## Notice NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU) on behalf of NHS Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) (The Commissioner) would like to notify the market of a potential opportunity to provide initial health services for people seeking asylum and invite all interested providers to participate in an early market assessment questionnaire. Please note the deadline for expressions of interest is 12:00PM on Friday 16th June 23. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Service will need to undertake and perform the following; 1. Patient registrations on clinical system 2. Provision of on site initial health assessment for new arrivals (non detained) N.B dedicated premise space / areas to support the delivery of health care services onsite, will be provided. 3. Provision of ongoing health care needs 4. Referral to other pathways as required / appropriate 5. Collaborative working with other system partners (multi agency) - screening services, health protection, mental health etc 6. Access to services will be as indicated in the specification and will need to be appropriate to the level of need. 7. Majority of care will require to be f2f with potential opportunities for remote access 8. Reception / admin support will be required 9. Issuing of prescriptions / dispensing Note these requirements of service provision are subject to change. The contract type will be APMS or similar. Key points for consideration for interested providers are:- 1. Must be a current provider of health care services. 2. Must already be CQC registered. 3. Must have available or access to workforce capacity to provide onsite services. 4. Ability to mobilise quickly (for example within 2-4 weeks) The key desirables for the service are: - 1. Have an understanding of the additional health needs of people seeking asylum. 2. Desirable use of TPP Systmone. 3. Experience of providing similar service/s i.e. detained / justice; support to other migration and resettlement programmes. A draft specification is available in the documents area of the e-tendering portal Attamis (project code: C169316). Please note, the draft specification is subject to change as the service requirements are subject to Home Office direction. The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this market engagement exercise. To express an interest and access the questionnaire go to the 'Live Opportunities' list on the e-tendering portal at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects and register your interest. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract reference: C169316 EOI - Initial Health Services for Asylum Seekers - Large site North of Lincoln. Additional information: If more than one compliant provider registers an interest for this opportunity, meets the requirements set out in this notice, and the questionnaire, then the ICB may set out details for a competitive process. Should only one provider register an interest and meet the requirements, the ICB reserve the right to award to that provider without further publication following due diligence checks. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015804-2023 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Jul 2023 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS LINCOLNSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | SLEAFORD | | Post town | Nottingham | | Postcode | NG34 8GG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF3 Lincolnshire | | ITL 3 | TLF30 Lincolnshire CC | | Local authority | North Kesteven | | Electoral ward | Sleaford Holdingham | | Westminster constituency | Sleaford and North Hykeham | | Delivery location | TLF3 Lincolnshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2023 at 09:30 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015804-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.lincolnshire.icb.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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