London OPD Enhanced Engagement & Relational Support Services (EERSS, 2023)

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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: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=30808734-49e0-ed11-8121-005056b64545 Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address. Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=30808734-49e0-ed11-8121-005056b64545 How to apply: Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

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