Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
Wellington House, 133-135 Waterloo Rd
London
SE1 8UG
UK
Contact person: Sarah Groves
E-mail: sarah.groves4@nhs.net
NUTS: UKI
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.england.nhs.uk/
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:
https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/Welcome
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Integrated Healthcare Services at HMP Welland Oaks
Reference number: C465187
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Provision of Integrated Healthcare Services at the new prison, HMP Welland Oaks in Leicestershire.<br/><br/>NHS England (Midlands) are seeking a healthcare provider via the Most Suitable Provider process for HMP Welland Oaks is a new Category B long term high secure prison, accommodating c1800 prisoners is currently under construction in Leicestershire. The new site, HMP Welland Oaks, has an estimated first prisoner date of March 2029 and will be operated by HMPPS.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
38 500 000.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKF2
Main site or place of performance:
Leicestershire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS England (Midlands) (the Contracting Authority) are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced healthcare provider to deliver integrated healthcare services at the new prison HMP Welland Oaks via the PSR Most Suitable Provider process . HMP Welland Oaks will be a Category B long term high secure prison, accommodating c1800 prisoners. This is currently under construction in Leicestershire and has an estimated first prisoner date of March 2029 and will be operated by HMPPS. <br/><br/>The maximum contract term, including mobilisation, is 5 years. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2027 and will end 30 September 2032; this period includes an 18-month mobilisation period (The first patient is expected March 2029). During mobilisation, the Provider will receive payment solely for mobilisation activities and associated costs. Payments will be made on an actuals basis and supported by relevant evidence of expenditure. The successful provider will be fully operational and delivering services to patients from 1 March 2029.<br/><br/>The total estimated contract value is £38,500,000 plus associated costs during mobilisation.<br/><br/>Further documentation will be issued to registered providers via the Atamis messaging function.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
18/09/2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intended approach notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.<br/><br/>The decision to award a contract will be made by Health and Justice Assurance and Improvement Group.<br/><br/>It is the commissioners intention to award a contract using the most suitable provider process.
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
29/09/2026