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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Award notice |
| Buyer: | Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust |
| Main Category: | — |
| Procurement Method: | Direct award |
| Method Rationale: | The Contracting Authority considers that a direct award is justified under Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 due to technical reasons connected with the delivery of the requirement. The requirement necessitates continuity of established operational arrangements, processes and service delivery methodologies that are integral to the effective and safe provision of the service. The technical characteristics of the requirement are such that maintaining compatibility with existing pathways, procedures, equipment, systems and stakeholder arrangements is essential to ensuring uninterrupted service delivery. Introducing alternative arrangements at this stage would require significant changes to established operational processes, retraining of staff, amendments to documented procedures, and the implementation of new interfaces and working practices. This would create a material risk of disruption to service delivery and could adversely affect quality, performance and continuity of care. A direct award represents the most proportionate approach to maintaining operational stability, preserving continuity of service and ensuring the ongoing delivery of services to the required standard whilst meeting the Authority's objectives. |
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HMP Southwest Buddy Scheme
HMP Southwest Buddy Scheme
HMP Southwest Buddy Scheme
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| Award value: | £154,000 |
| Award status: | Pending |
The buddy scheme is split into two different elements. The first being the training and continued professional development of the buddies and the programme across the prison estate. This responsibility will be owned and developed by the healthcare provider. The second element to the service is the day to day management of the buddies which will be a dual responsibility between HMPPS and the health and social care team
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| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
| Release Date: | 6 August 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Contract Start Date: | 31 August 2026 |
| Contract End Date: | 30 November 2029 |
| Contract Duration: | 3.3 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-06de39 |
| Notice Reference: | 074912-2026 |