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Advocacy Worker Service within West London

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

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09 Apr 2021 at 09:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the NHS Shared Business Services, which is managing the contract for the Advocacy Worker Service within West London. This service, aimed at offering independent support and information to patients and carers of adults with learning disabilities, has been in place since April 2019. The current contract, valued at £38,000, has been modified to extend its term by an additional six months, increasing the total value by £19,000. The procurement method used was a direct approach, specifically a single tender action below threshold, with the contract period commencing on 1 April 2021 and concluding on 30 September 2021.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in advocacy and support services. Companies with experience in providing practical assistance and friendly advice to vulnerable populations, such as those with learning disabilities and their carers, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement could help these organisations enhance their service offerings and expand their reach in the community.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Advocacy Worker Service within West London

Notice Description

The Carers Advocacy service offers patients and carers of adults with learning disabilities independent practical support, advice and information. It also supports parents/carers of young people from the transition age through to adulthood. Additional information: This is an existing service that has been in place since April 2019. The CCG has assessed that the service needs to continue whilst a review is completed and new commissioning plans are developed by the newly formed North West London CCG from April 2021. The existing contract is being modified through contract variation to extend its term by 6 months. The existing value of the contract of PS38,000 will increase by PS19,000 during this additional term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25e991c3-7eba-4751-918f-4e435dd7dea6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cbe9722c-df45-4b9d-b47c-aaba26827d78
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 30 Sep 2021 6-12 months
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 SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES
Contact Name
John Pullin
Contact Email
john.pullin@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5JD
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)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FULL OF LIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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