Published date: 16 September 2020

This notice was replaced on 16 December 2020

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 16 December 2020)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Prison services - 75231230

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

West Midlands

Value of contract

£837,000 to £1,116,000

Procurement reference

IA2081

Published date

16 September 2020

Closing date

19 October 2020

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2021

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (above threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The Personalised Care and Support in Prisons (and Approved Premises) is provided to Care Act eligible
individuals in Prisons who require Care and Support to meet their eligible needs. The Service will enable
Service Users to achieve their identified outcomes in order to improve their independence and achieve and
maintain their desired outcomes in relation to their physical, emotional, social and mental wellbeing.Staffordshire County Council are seeking to recommission the current Personalised Care and Support in
Prisons (and in approved Premises) in the County of Staffordshire which is due to expire on 31.3.2021.
The Care Act became law in June 2014. Section 76 of the Act sets out the responsibilities for the provision
of care and support for adult prisoners and people residing in approved premises (which include bail
accommodation). Where it appears that adults in prison or approved premises have needs for care and support,
they should have their needs assessed by the local authority and where they meet eligibility criteria; have
services provided by the local authority.
The local authority referral processes for the provision of care and support for adult prisoners and people
residing in approved premises have been in place since 2015.
There are seven Prisons and two Approved Premises in Staffordshire for which the Council will have the
responsibility to provide Care and Support. The details of the Prisons and Approved Premises are as follows:
HMP Stafford, 54 Gaol Road, Stafford, ST16 3AW
HMP Dovegate (IND), Uttoxeter, ST14 8XR
HMP Drake Hall, Eccleshall, ST21 6LQ
HMP Featherstone, New Rd, Featherstone, Wolverhampton, WV10 7PU
HMP Oakwood (IND), Featherstone, Wolverhampton, WV10 7QD
HMP Swinfen Hall, Lichfield, WS14 9QS
HMP Brinsford, Featherstone, Wolverhampton, WV10 7PU
Wenger House, Newcastle-under-Lyme - 26 bedded home
Staitheford House, Stafford - 13 bedded home
The tender opportunity will be undertaken through the Authority's e-tendering system Proactis https://
supplierlive.proactisp2p.com
Suppliers should register on the system to ensure they can view the documents
Suppliers must have a track record and experience in providing personalised care and support and demonstrate
the ability to be able to deliver the service across the contract area.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

IA2081 Personalised Care and Support in Prisons (and Approved Premises)

  • Early engagement
  • Published 20 July 2020

Additional text

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at: https://
supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/
Account/Login
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://
supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

About the buyer

Contact name

Caryl Laffey

Address

Tipping Street
STAFFORD
ST162DH
England

Telephone

01785854657

Email

caryl.laffey@staffordshire.gov.uk