Prison to Community Specialist Clinical Pathways

This notice is placed to seek expressions of interest in being considered as the Most Suitable Provider for the delivery of 'Prison to Community Specialist Clinical Pathways'. NHS England South West (the Commissioner) is seeking to secure a Prime Provider who has the capability and capacity to deliver 'Prison to Community Specialist Clinical Pathways' services, in line with the specified requirements across the South West geographical footprint. Prison to Community Specialist Clinical Pathways consists of, Enhanced Reconnect (ER) and Medication to Manage Sexual Arousal Service (MMSA), both of which will be open to relevant people in prison or leaving prison aged 18 and over via established referral pathways. This provision will continue the work of the MMSA pathway and ER which has been running since 2021 as a pilot scheme. Services will work closely with prison healthcare services, criminal justice services, local authorities, and any other relevant agencies. The contract will commence on 1st April 2025. The contract will expire on 31st March 2026. The maximum annual contract value is £893,000. The Provider must be able to mobilise by the contract start date, 1st April 2025. Services will be contracted using the latest version of the NHS Standard Contract. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.