Health & Social Care Needs Assessments (HSCNAs) and Equality & Health Inequalities Impact Assessments (EHIAs) into Health and Justice services across the South East (Lots 1&2)

HSCNA is a systematic method for reviewing the health issues facing a population, leading to agreed priorities and resource allocation that will improve health and reduce inequalities (NICE, 2005). HSCNAs play an important part in guiding an organisation in effectively balancing their efforts in achieving the goals and objectives specific to their strategic direction alongside the government policy and direction of the time. <br/>The provider will be expected to deliver (as a minimum):<br/>

• A description of the population at the relevant establishment including information and detail about the cohort demographics, as applicable <br/>
• A description of the current health provision for patients and wider health promotion activity; this will include direct reference to hours of operation; utilisation of service offers; nature of service delivery. <br/>
• An investigation of the full range of health needs and report on the epidemiology of health problems experienced by patients compared to the general population and also to patients in other similar secure settings<br/>
• A detailed report on the demand for prescribed medication, including: types of medication; level of demand. <br/>
• A gap analysis between current service provisions, needs of the population, best practice, effective interventions and national care standards.<br/>
• Service User feedback to hear the views of patients who use healthcare and try and understand any barriers of unmet need. <br/>
• Identify and report on organisational barriers to the delivery of current/proposed models of care. <br/>
• Formulate recommendations for existing pathway improvements and opportunities for onsite care to reduce the need for external appointments<br/>
• To obtain user and staff perceptions on current service provision and how services can be improved, and explore and report on the attitudes towards the delivery and effectiveness of healthcare in each setting through interviews with staff, service users, internal/external service providers and where possible carers, families and advocates<br/>
• To use robust research methodology, including statistical modelling and analysis to compare the health of those in secure settings with sensible comparator groups in the community and in other establishments<br/>
• A report on the equality of healthcare services access and provision in relation to the core equality strands (e.g. race, disability, age, religion and sexual orientation) and complete an Equality Impact Assessment; include specific reference to the utilisation of mental health provision by Black, Asian, Minority and Ethnic (BAME) groups.<br/>
• To make recommendations on future service developments.<br/>
• Review the staffing profile against need, business continuity, recruitment and retention and resources.<br/><br/>The contract is due to commence in January 2023, and the contract duration will be 3 years. The maximum contract value is £360,000 for all lots over the contract term.<br/>This process is being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.<br/>NHSE South East will not be liable for costs incurred by any interested party in participating in this exercise. <br/>The services are deemed to be subject to the full regime of current European Union (EU) procurement legislation and as such this tender will be conducted in accordance with, and governed by, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract will therefore be awarded in accordance with the provisions applicable in Section 5 (sub-section 7) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.