Tender

NLFT - Welfare Support RFQ

NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST SHARED SERVICE

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Tender

09 Apr 2025 at 15:23

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The North East London NHS Foundation Trust Shared Service has initiated an open tender for the provision of welfare support services, specifically requiring two staff to deliver specialist welfare benefits and debt advice across the Highgate Mental Health Centre. This tender falls under the category of welfare services not delivered through residential institutions. The contract, with an estimated value of £70,000, will commence on 5 May 2025 and end on 4 May 2027. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with applications due by 25 April 2025. The primary location for the services is Highgate, London, covering 15 wards in the east and 10 wards in the west of the centre, servicing a total of 236 patients.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in welfare services and debt advice. Businesses experienced in delivering welfare benefits services within healthcare settings are particularly well-suited to apply, given the scope of providing targeted support to mental health inpatients. Participation in this contract could enhance business growth through an expanded portfolio in the public healthcare sector and the potential for long-term partnership with the NHS.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NLFT - Welfare Support RFQ

Notice Description

NLFT is looking to secure the provision of two staff providing specialist welfare benefits and debt advice for the inpatient wards across Highgate Mental Health Centre - there are 15 wards in total - these are: Sunstone, Emerald, Malachite, Pearl and Garnet Ward in Highgate East - Total of 78 patients. Across the road we have Highgate West, where there are a further 10 wards - Ruby and Coral, Amethyst, Rosequartz, Topaz, Sapphire, Jade, Opal, Amber and Diamond - total 158 patients, so overall total and scope of service delivery will be: 236 patients. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-05325fbe-68bf-4b58-8bee-a330f3dd541e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36dbac11-6186-46e9-a29a-5118c9a0e165
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 4 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST SHARED SERVICE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 0PE
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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