Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
1st Floor, Quarry House, Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7UE
Contact
Sarah Groves
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at
https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirements (MHTR) in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
Reference number
C235945
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
To provide a Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirements service in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £400,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKF22 - Leicestershire CC and Rutland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Many people across the criminal justice system present with a range of underlying mental health, neurodiversity, substance misuse and social care challenges.
There are a number of requirements which may be included in a community order, with the purpose of addressing offending through punitive and/or rehabilitative requirements. Within these requirements, there are three treatments which are called mental health treatment requirements (MHTRs), drug rehabilitation requirements and alcohol treatment requirements. Treatment requirements may only be included within a sentence if the individual consents to the treatment pre-sentence.
NHS England is responsible for commissioning the (Primary) MHTR Service, which identifies, screens, assesses and provides psychological interventions and support to those sentenced to an MHTR.
Improved partnership working and dedicated new mental health teams now support the increased use of MHTRs. These provide the judiciary with the option to sentence robust and effective community orders, and in some instances an alternative to short custodial sentences.
Individuals may be sentenced to an MHTR if they present with a range of mental health issues, including those:
• whose mental health needs require help from secondary care services
• who present with lower level mental health needs and may be supported within the community.
This notice pertains to the Primary MHTR pathway in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
The contract term is 2 years (1.4.24 to 31.3.26) with a total contract value of £400,000 (£200,000 per annum)
two.2.14) Additional information
A draft service specification is available via the Atamis website. Please register on the Atamis website
https://health family.force.com/s/Welcome . The project
reference is C235945 - Primary Mental Health Treatment Requirements (MHTR) in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
29 March 2024
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contract Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.
The decision to award the contract will be made by the NHS England Midlands Commissioning Group.
It is the intention to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.