Non-Custodial Services (East of England) L&D Essex and Regional Reconnect

NHS England
Yorkshire and the Humber
1 April 2025 to 31 March 2032

Delivery of two distinct non-custodial health services: Lot 1 provides Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services in Essex, while Lot 2 provides Regional RECONNECT services. Both services are commissioned under the NHS Standard Contract to support individuals transitioning between custody and community settings, focusing on health inequalities, service integration, and sustainability. The contract requires adherence to specific quality, innovation, and social value criteria over a five-year term with potential extensions.

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Awarded value: £15.1m; As published
Published: 23 September 2024
Awarded: 10 December 2024; Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and The Forward Trust
Contract length: 84 months; Ends 31 March 2032

What the contract covers

Service contract

Provision of specialist liaison and diversion services and regional health-based reintegration support for individuals within the criminal justice system.

Provide Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services in Essex.
Provide the Regional RECONNECT service.

Lot	Estimated value	SMEs
Lot 1: L&D Essex	Not stated	Not stated
Lot 2: Regional RECONNECT	Not stated	Not stated

Terms and requirements

Contract type: Service contract
Initial term: 60 months
Extensions: 24 months
Longest it can run: 84 months
Contract dates: 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2032
Certifications asked for: None stated
Lots: 2
Suitable for SMEs: Not stated
Category: Services
CPV codes: 85312500

Services in this contract

Liaison and diversion and community sentence treatment servicesMain service£3.8m typicalLiaison and Diversion in Essex and Regional RECONNECT services

Lifecycle

Published
23 September 2024
Contract awardedto Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust and The Forward Trust
10 December 2024
Contract starts
1 April 2025
Contract ends
31 March 2032

The buyer

NHS England

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The suppliers

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

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The Forward Trust

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/875378/non-custodial-services-east-of-england-l-and-d-essex-and-regional-reconnect
Buyer reference: Not published
Last checked: 5 November 2026

NHS England. Non-Custodial Services (East of England) L&D Essex and Regional Reconnect. Contract award, 23 September 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/875378/non-custodial-services-east-of-england-l-and-d-essex-and-regional-reconnect (accessed 5 November 2026).