Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
Quarry House
Leeds
LS2 7UE
Contact
Wayne Kehoe
Telephone
+44 2036185000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKI - London
NHS Organisation Data Service
Y56
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
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
London OPD Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Services (EERSS, 2023)
Reference number
PRJ1263
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
NHS England, in partnership with His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), is looking to secure providers to deliver two Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Services (EERSS) - one for women and one for men - to operate pan-London from 1st October 2023.
The purpose of the EERSS is to:
• Provide person-centred, consistent experience of one-to-one inter-personal, pro-social, supportive and empowering interaction with a professional (paid), independent and appropriately trained worker, over a period of up to two years, normally in support of a key transition in their OPD pathway.
• Be responsive to the needs of people with protected characteristics and draw on the principles of mentoring and advocacy (broadly defined) in supporting people on probation lead fulfilling and crime-free lives.
There are two lots:
Lot 1: Female Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Service for the OPD Pathway for 40 women across London.
Lot 2: Male Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Service for the OPD Pathway for 60 men across London.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,600,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
Maximum number of lots that may be awarded to one tenderer: 2
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Female Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Service for the OPD Pathway for 40 women across London
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS England, in partnership with His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), is looking to secure providers to deliver two Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Services (EERSS) - one for women and one for men - to operate pan-London from 1st October 2023.
The purpose of the EERSS is to:
• Provide person-centred, consistent experience of one-to-one inter-personal, pro-social, supportive and empowering interaction with a professional (paid), independent and appropriately trained worker, over a period of up to two years, normally in support of a key transition in their OPD pathway.
• Be responsive to the needs of people with protected characteristics and draw on the principles of mentoring and advocacy (broadly defined) in supporting people on probation lead fulfilling and crime-free lives.
There are two lots:
Lot 1: Female Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Service for the OPD Pathway for 40 women across London.
Lot 2: Male Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Service for the OPD Pathway for 60 men across London.
Each Lot's contract duration is for a 4.5 year period, with an optional extension of a further 2 years.
NHS England will seek to award one contract for each of the tender Lots.
Bidders are able to bid for any number or combination of the Lots.
The contract values vary per Lot. See documentation for details.
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:
XXX
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address.
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via:
XXX
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,004,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
78
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The contract duration is 54 months with an option for extension for 24 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Male Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Service for the OPD Pathway for 60 men across London.
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKI - London
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS England, in partnership with His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), is looking to secure providers to deliver two Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Services (EERSS) - one for women and one for men - to operate pan-London from 1st October 2023.
The purpose of the EERSS is to:
• Provide person-centred, consistent experience of one-to-one inter-personal, pro-social, supportive and empowering interaction with a professional (paid), independent and appropriately trained worker, over a period of up to two years, normally in support of a key transition in their OPD pathway.
• Be responsive to the needs of people with protected characteristics and draw on the principles of mentoring and advocacy (broadly defined) in supporting people on probation lead fulfilling and crime-free lives.
There are two lots:
Lot 1: Female Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Service for the OPD Pathway for 40 women across London.
Lot 2: Male Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Service for the OPD Pathway for 60 men across London.
Each Lot's contract duration is for a 4.5 year period, with an optional extension of a further 2 years.
NHS England will seek to award one contract for each of the tender Lots.
Bidders are able to bid for any number or combination of the Lots.
The contract values vary per Lot. See documentation for details.
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at:
XXX
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address.
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via:
XXX
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
two.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,560,000
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
78
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
The duration is 54 months with the option of extension for 24 months
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
1 June 2023
Local time
12:00pm
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
2 June 2023
Local time
12:00pm
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS England
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom