Planning

Making Connections - Social Prescribing (NEHF)

SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE

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Planning

14 Aug 2019 at 11:58

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The South of England Procurement Centre is initiating the procurement process titled "Making Connections - Social Prescribing (NEHF)" aimed at delivering health and social work services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. Currently at the planning stage, this tender anticipates the end of engagement on 16th September 2019. Businesses looking to participate must respond to the Request For Information (RFI) to express their interest. The current contract is to be issued following the completion of the tender process, which seeks to fulfil the service requirements identified in the documentation.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the voluntary and community sector (VSCE), as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide social prescribing services. Companies familiar with local health and social care systems, as well as those experienced in community outreach and support, would be particularly competitive. Engaging with the procurement process allows businesses to expand their service offerings and deepen their impact in the community by supporting individuals in achieving better health and wellbeing outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Making Connections - Social Prescribing (NEHF)

Notice Description

1. Background 1.1. Social prescribing is a way for local agencies to refer people to a link worker or coordinator. Link workers/coordinators give people time, focusing on 'what matters to me' and taking a holistic approach to people's health and wellbeing. They connect people to community-led services and statutory services for practical and emotional support. This requires them to be an embedded part of the local community, understanding what support is available for people to access. 1.2. In North East Hampshire and Farnham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) social prescribing services were initially piloted in one area of the geography prior to the service being rolled out to all areas in July 2016. 1.3. This service is called Making Connections and is currently provided by Hart Voluntary Action in partnership with other charitable organisations. 1.4. An independent evaluation of the service was conducted in March 2018 which found good evidence that the service was making a positive impact on the lives of people who accessed Making Connections and how they felt about the important things in life. 1.5. The contract with the current provider, Hart Voluntary Action, is now reaching its expiry date. To inform the commissioning intentions of the CCG, expressions of interest are sought from voluntary sector providers that are able to demonstrate that they can fulfil the service requirements listed in this document including knowledge of local services, stakeholders and systems. This can be done by completing the request for information form by the 16th September 2019 and returning via the following email address:. nehfccg.commissioning@nhs.net 2. Current service 2.1. Referrals to Making Connections can be made from a number of sources including self-referral, external agencies or NHS bodies. A target of 600 referrals per annum is included in the contract. 2.2. The current service has four elements: 2.2.1. Triage - Those referred receive a telephone triage from a senior Making Connections coordinator upon receipt of the referral by the service 2.2.2. Signposting - Those referred may be signposted to a local service that they will benefit from being connected with 2.2.3. Bespoke support - The service aims to support people with a wide range of social and non-medical needs, particularly isolation, offering them a period of focused and bespoke support. The Making Connection coordinators undertake a face to face guided conversation with individuals to understand their circumstances and what they want to change or improve. The coordinator then uses this to develop an action plan with clear goals that can be agreed with the person; actively helping them to meet these goals. The indicative length of time bespoke support is provided for is 12 weeks 2.2.4. Volunteer coordination - Recruitment, management and supervision of service volunteers 3. Future service elements 3.1. From the 2019/2020 financial year onwards NHS England have provi

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4fd7c406-3447-421d-87ab-7b93d4a75e77
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/960b9fae-b4bf-4024-8b60-47912b2d0ecf
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
16 Sep 2019Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE
Contact Name
Celine Machola - Rogers
Contact Email
celine.machola@soeprocurement.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
01489 779175

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTHAMPTON
Postcode
SO30 2FY
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Hedge End North
Westminster Constituency
Hamble Valley

Further Information

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