Medication to Manage Problematic Sexual Arousal (MMPSA) Service for the South-West, North-West and North-East regions (initial pilot service)

Location

London

Description

NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU), on behalf of NHS England (referred to as the Authority), is inviting suitably qualified andexperienced providers to respond to this Competitive Process for the provision of a Medication to Manage Problematic Sexual Arousal (MMPSA) Service for the South-West, North-West and North-East regions (initial pilot service) including the Clinical Regional Multi-Disciplinary Team, as part of a jointly commissioned HMPPS-NHS England care pathway.The service is being commissioned under the following Lots:Lot 1 - MMPSA Service: South-WestLot 2 - MMPSA Service: North-WestLot 3 - MMPSA Service: North-EastTo participate in the Competitive Process, please register and access documentation via the Atamis (Health Family) portal: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/WelcomeShould providers have any queries, or have problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.ukA provider event via Microsoft Teams is planned for Tuesday 9th June 2026 at 2.30pm. If you would like to attend, please email anna.salt@nhs.net to register by 5pm on Monday8th June 2026. All slides, questionsand responses will be made available to all providers following this event via Atamis.The response deadline is 12pm, midday, on Thursday 25th June 2026 and the project reference in Atamis is C445639. NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit (AGCSU), on behalfof NHS England (referred to as the Authority), is inviting suitably qualified andexperienced providers to respond to this Competitive Process for the provision of a Medication to Manage Problematic Sexual Arousal (MMPSA) Service for the South-West, North-West and North-East regions (initial pilot service) including the Clinical Regional Multi-Disciplinary Team, as part of a jointly commissioned HMPPS-NHS England care pathway.The service is being commissioned under the following Lots:Lot 1 - MMPSA Service: South-WestLot 2 - MMPSA Service: North-WestLot 3 - MMPSA Service: North-EastMMPSA is a voluntary, clinically assessed intervention, delivered alongside psychological and behavioural support, for individuals whose problematic sexual arousal presents significant distress or risk-related concerns.The service builds on an established South-West pilot and existing provision, and this procurement will both continue delivery in the South-West and expand into additional regions (North West and North East).The service is at an early stage of development, following ministerial commitment as part of the sentencing review, and as such, will evolve over the contract period. Providers will be expected to deliver a safe and effective service in line with the specification, while working with Commissioners to support ongoing evaluation, learning, and refinement.At a high level, the service will:* operate as a multi-disciplinary clinical service model* deliver assessment, prescribing, and ongoing medical management* integrate with wider risk management and rehabilitative services* support continuity of care across custody and (where appropriate) into the communityThe service is due to commence in March 2027 or sooner if possible.The initial contract period is 2 years with Commissioners having the option to extend for up to a further 2 years.The successful Provider(s) in respect of each Lot is expected to be fully operational, providing services from November/December 2026. There will be a 3 month service mobilisation stage and full clinical services are expected to start in March 2027. The form of contract to be entered into in respect of each Lot will be in accordance with the general NHS Standard Contract issued by the Commissioner(s), which can be found at: https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-standard-contract/ To participate in the Competitive Process, please register and access documentation via the Atamis (Health Family) portal: https://atamis-1928.my.site.com/s/WelcomeShould providers have any queries, or have problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.ukA provider event via Microsoft Teams is planned for Tuesday 9th June 2026 at 2.30pm. If you would like to attend, please email anna.salt@nhs.net to register by 5pm on Monday8th June 2026. All slides, questionsand responses will be made available to all providers following this event via Atamis.The response deadline is 12pm, midday, on Thursday 25th June 2026 and the project reference in Atamis is C445639.Activity levels and service delivery assumptions are indicative only and may vary over time; providers should design delivery models that are flexible and scalable.Further detail is set out in the Service Specification.This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Notice. The awarding of this contractis subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Forthe avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do notapply to this award.The decision maker of the award will be: NHS England - National Commissioning Group.The intention is to award a contracts using the Competitive Process.The announcement by Government, on 13th March 2025, will not disrupt commissioningand contracting of this service. NHS England continues to exist as a statutory body fornow. The dissolution of NHS England during the term of the contract will be subject to anact of Parliament and its undertakings will be transferred as appropriate. As and whenNHS England is dissolved, commissioning responsibilities will be transferred to analternative commissioning authority. At this time, the General Condition 12 ‘Assignmentand Sub-Contracting’ of the NHS Standard Contract, as per the obligations of thecommissioner, will set out the terms and conditions under which the contract will betransferred or assigned to the relevant commissioning authority.

Lot Division

Renewal Options

There is an option to extend for up to a further 2 years following the initial contract period, subject to performance and further funding.

CPV Codes

• 85100000 - Health services

Indicators

• Bids should cover one or more lots.
• Bids should cover the whole contract.
• Options are available.
• Renewals are not available.
• Professional qualifications are sought.
• Award on basis of price and quality.