Published date: 14 July 2017

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 4 August 2017

Contract summary

Industry

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£0 to £100,000

Procurement reference

CH/VH/HNA

Published date

14 July 2017

Closing date

4 August 2017

Contract start date

30 August 2017

Contract end date

19 December 2017

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other:

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

NHS England is seeking providers for the delivery of a Prison Substance Use and Mental Health Needs Assessment.

The Substance Use and Mental Health Needs Assessment will address the health needs of young and adult male and female prisoners in the following estates:
• HMP Birmingham
• HMP Stafford
• HMP Oakwood
• HMP YOI Brinsford
• HMP YOI Stoke Heath
• HM YOI Werrington
• HMP Dovegate
• HMP Hewell
• HMP Drake Hall
• HMP Long Lartin
• HMP YOI Swinfen Hall
• HMP Featherstone
Prisoners are not typical of the general population with regard to their health needs as they have a disproportionally higher prevalence of ill health. NHS England North Midlands are responsible for commissioning Offender healthcare services across the West Midlands this includes all of the above prisons.
The purpose of the Substance Use and Mental Health Needs Assessment is:

• To understand the current substance use and mental health service deliverables and how they are similar/different to the new service specification (draft)
• To facilitate the understanding of the substance use and mental health needs within the different prison populations, including dementia.
• To identify whether the services provided are comparable with HMIP/CQC expectations for substance use and mental health
• To identify gaps in service provision and possible solutions
• To identify opportunities for collaborative working that could offer a holistic approach to substance use and mental health
• To support the commissioner to prioritise resources
• To assist decision makers in the maintaining, planning and future improvement of services which address need, efficiency and effectiveness
• To identify the changing demographics of prisoners


The Substance Use and Mental Health Needs Assessment must consider the full range of substance use needs both clinical and non-clinical, and must have a specific focus on New Psychoactive Substances (NPS). It must also consider the full range of mental health needs of prisoners including those with primary and secondary mental health needs and specifically those that require a secure transfer to a dedicated mental health unit. The Provider will be required to focus on current prevalence of self-harm and suicide, number of prisoners on ACCTs and explore the links with mental health needs and clinical constant watches.

It is important that clear consideration of, and reference to, any co-morbidities will be required, with a hierarchy of need. Including (but not limited to):

• Chronic disease, long term conditions, pain management and sleep disorders
• Sexual health
• Blood borne viruses (HIV, Hep B, Hep C)
• Use of Tobacco/Smoking

Bidders are invited to submit offers for this HNA in accordance with the attached specification.

The closing date for submission of bids is 4 August 2017 at 12:00hrs and should be sent to Sue Daykin

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About the buyer

Contact name

Victoria Hancock

Address

Angelsey House
Towers Plaza, Wheelwright Road
Rugeley
WS15 1UL
England

Telephone

01138 251 802

Email

victoria.hancock1@nhs.net