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NHS Continuing Healthcare Information and Advice Service

NHS ENGLAND

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17 May 2023 at 13:51

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Continuing Healthcare Information and Advice Service tender was awarded by NHS England on 12th May 2023. The procurement process was completed under an open procedure method. The contract, valued at £659,746 GBP, is for the provision of comprehensive literature and specialist advice on NHS Continuing Healthcare. The service will be in operation from 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2026, supporting individuals in understanding NHS CHC policy, process, and legislation. The buying organisation, NHS England, based in Leeds, UK, initiated this procurement for health services.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs to provide guidance and miscellaneous health services within the healthcare industry category. Businesses with expertise in NHS Continuing Healthcare processes and policies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The tender period ended on 17th February 2023, with Ethical Legal Services Ltd being the awarded supplier. Potential contractors should consider the postal code LS2 7UE in England when delivering the services outlined in the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Continuing Healthcare Information and Advice Service

Notice Description

An independent national Information and Advice Service for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). The service will provide comprehensive literature about all aspects of the NHS CHC process, as well as specialist advice on NHS CHC through verbal and written consultations. Individuals working in this area need to understand the complexities of NHS CHC policy, process, and legislation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0e890c39-212b-4208-b1b5-60799160bb1c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0775736e-0407-4bfc-b233-54fb966ebbda
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£659,746 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£659,746 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS2 7UE
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETHICAL LEGAL SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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