North East Lincolnshire Learning Disability and Autism Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (LD FOLS)

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This is a Provider Selection Regime notice of intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process for the provision of the North East Lincolnshire element of the Learning Disability and Autism Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (LD FOLS). The proposed contract will be for a two-year period commencing 01/04/2027 and ending 31/03/2029, with an estimated total contract value of £416,000. The proposed contract relates specifically to North East Lincolnshire. The existing North Lincolnshire FOLS provision is outside the scope of this provider-selection process. Lot 1: This is a Provider Selection Regime notice of intention to follow the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process. Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust intends to identify the most suitable provider for the North East Lincolnshire element of the Learning Disability and Autism Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (LD FOLS). The Trust will assess identified potential providers against the following service specification: https://www.humber.nhs.uk/media/gzgnncmv/service-specification-ld-fols-final.pdf The service provides specialist community-based forensic support for adults with a learning disability and/or autism who have offended, are at risk of offending or present a risk of serious harm to others. The service aims to support individuals safely within the community, reduce offending-related risks, prevent unnecessary admissions to secure inpatient settings and support safe transitions from secure hospitals and custodial settings. The successful provider will be required to deliver the six core LD FOLS functions: - Forensic risk assessment and management. - Offence-specific interventions. - Case management and interventions. - Support and training. - Specialist consultation and advice. - In-reach to secure inpatient and custodial settings. The service operates within a wider regional LD FOLS model covering Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire. However, this procurement relates specifically to the North East Lincolnshire element. The successful provider will be required to work collaboratively with Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust, the regional Forensic Single Point of Access (SPA), local learning disability and mental health services, social care, secure services and relevant criminal justice agencies. All referrals will be managed through the Forensic SPA, which will undertake clinical triage. The provider will be required to provide monthly clinical updates to SPA and updates upon discharge. Provider Selection Regime assessment Following the notification period, identified potentially suitable providers may be asked to provide additional information to support HTFT's assessment. The Trust will assess providers against the applicable basic selection criteria and the following five PSR key criteria, using the agreed relative importance: - Quality and Innovation: 30% - Improving Access, Reducing Health Inequalities and Facilitating Choice: 30% - Integration, Collaboration and Service Sustainability: 15% - Value: 15% - Social Value: 10% Expressions of interest If your organisation considers itself to be a potential provider capable of delivering these services, please email hnf-tr.contracting@nhs.net within 14 days of the publication date of this notice to make your organisation known to HTFT for consideration. The Trust will allow the required minimum 14-day period after submission of this notice for publication before completing identification of potentially suitable providers. Workforce / TUPE This is a replacement contract for an existing service. TUPE may apply to employees currently assigned to the North East Lincolnshire service. Appropriate anonymised workforce information will be made available to identified potential providers at the relevant stage, subject to applicable data protection and information governance requirements. Additional information: The service will be delivered under the applicable NHS Standard Contract and NHS subcontracting arrangements. NHS Standard Contract information: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-standard-contract/