Market Engagement for the Provision of Liaison & Diversion Service in Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford, Coventry and Warwickshire

The Commissioners are considering the following options for their lotting strategy:-

Option 1) Lot 1: West Mercia (Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Shropshire/Telford)

Lot 2: Coventry & Warwickshire

Option 2) Lot 1: Worcestershire & Herefordshire

Lot 2: Shropshire & Telford

Lot 3: Coventry & Warwickshire

Option 3) Lot 1: Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford, Coventry & Warwickshire

Commissioners would be interested in hearing the markets views on these or any other possible lotting options.

The Liaison and Diversion service provision will cater for vulnerable individuals of all ages in the offender pathway and help to inform subsequent decisions, about where an individual is best placed to receive treatment, taking into account public safety, safety of the individual and punishment of the offence.

Details on the liaison and diversion service can be found here: www.england.nhs.uk ↗

For this service provision, NHS England would like to encourage innovative solutions including strategic alliances which will deliver value for money and improved services to patients. The service provider(s) will be required to deliver an outcome based high quality and integrated L&D service, operating at various points of the criminal justice pathway including police custody, courts and community within the stated areas and across the Police Force footprint.

This service will be required to include Peer Support embedded into the operating model.

This service is expected to be fully operational by 1 April 2022. Indicative funding available (per annum): Worcestershire L&D - £906,160, Herefordshire L&D - £357,528, Shropshire & Telford L&D - £705,418 and Coventry and Warwickshire L&D - £1,426,737. In addition to the above, funding will be made available to deliver a Reconnect/Care After Custody programme suitable for each area.

The contract term for this procurement will be 3 years with an option to extend by 2 years (3 + 2 = 5) therefore 5 years in total.

The aim of the market engagement exercise is to inform potential providers on the opportunity and to assist the commissioner in deciding on the most appropriate strategy for the future procurement. Additional information: If you wish to express an interest and register for the online Market Engagement Event and/or a 1:1 session please register on the EU Supply website uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp ↗ . The project reference is 42801. Please complete and submit the questionnaire to confirm your place.