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title: "Market Engagement for Provision of South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Specialised Forensic Community Services on behalf of South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust via South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Specialised Commissioning Provider Collaborative"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-044cbb"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SOUTH WEST YORKSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2024-03-26"
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# Market Engagement for Provision of South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Specialised Forensic Community Services on behalf of South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust via South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Specialised Commissioning Provider Collaborative

Buyer: SOUTH WEST YORKSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-044cbb

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## Summary

The South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is planning a Market Engagement for Provision of South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw Specialised Forensic Community Services in Wakefield, United Kingdom. The procurement involves services in the health sector, specifically miscellaneous health services. The Market Engagement Questionnaire deadline for participation is set for 26th April 2024, with a value of up to £2,233,000 for an initial 2-year contract period with a potential one-year extension.

This tender presents an opportunity for organisations interested in delivering Specialised Community Forensics Services within the Wakefield region. Businesses in the health sector looking to expand their service offerings or establish partnerships with public healthcare providers would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contracting process aims to enhance care provision for service users in a community setting, aligning with NHSE standards and initiatives to improve mental health services.

## Notice

Specialised Community Forensics Services (SCFT) to deliver care for service users in a non-acute setting to increase the quality of care for Service Users and reducing their reliance on inpatient provision, both cornerstones of the NHSE agenda - and with NHSE about to publish a national service specification for Adult Forensic Mental Health Services that will include a mandated need to have a community service available to everyone, there is now a desire to expand this service across the remainder of SYB.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SWYPFT) via South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw Specialised Commissioning Provider Collaborative (SYB PC) is currently developing their service specification and contracting process for the Provision of South Yorkshire & Bassetlaw Specialised Forensic Community Services. This Market Engagement Questionnaire seeks the views and opinions of stakeholders and organisations that may be interested in delivering the Service. This exercise and any subsequent responses are in no way legally binding on any party. Participation in the engagement exercise is not a mandatory requirement for participating in any potential future procurement; however, responses received will assist to inform SWYPFT as to the level of interest from the market and may be used to evidence the most appropriate procurement route. The Market Engagement Questionnaire and current draft Service Specification can be downloaded from the SAP Ariba Portal reference Doc1918553793 at the below link: https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/19187361 Please return your completed MEQ through the SAP Ariba Portal by 12noon 26th April 2024. Additional information: The Provision of SYB Specialised Forensic Community Services described in this questionnaire and the draft specification, relates to SYB PC's intention to establish a contract agreement for up to 2 years with the option to extend, at the Contracting Authority's discretion, for an additional one year in line with the NHSE Lead Provider contract arrangement, with an indicative overall total contract value of up to PS2,233,000 for the 2 years of contract plus PS1,303,000 for the one year extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009735-2024 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,233,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH WEST YORKSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | WAKEFIELD |
| Post town | Wakefield |
| Postcode | WF1 3SP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE45 Wakefield |
| Local authority | Wakefield |
| Electoral ward | Stanley and Outwood East |
| Westminster constituency | Wakefield and Rothwell |
| Delivery location | TLE3 South Yorkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2024 at 09:20 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009735-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://discovery.ariba.com/rfx/19187361
- https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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