Tender

Fast-Track Cities London Improvement Fund

N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT

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18 Oct 2019 at 16:16

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Fast-Track Cities London Improvement Fund is a public procurement initiative led by NHS England, aimed at reducing new HIV infections and improving the health and wellbeing of those living with HIV in London. Currently in the tender stage, this opportunity targets organisations involved in health and social work services, with bids due by 12th December 2019. The contract period spans from 1st February 2020 to 31st March 2023, and the funding available amounts to £3 million over three years. The procurement method employed is based on the Light Touch Regime, catering to projects that support the overriding goals of the London Fast-Track Cities Roadmap.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for voluntary sector organisations, particularly those with experience in HIV services. Businesses that engage in health-related initiatives, partnership collaborations, and community outreach are encouraged to apply, especially those adept at providing early diagnosis and personalised care. This funding aims to foster a Quality Improvement Community, making it an ideal chance for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises to leverage their expertise and create impactful, lasting contributions to London's HIV care landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fast-Track Cities London Improvement Fund

Notice Description

The Fast Track Cities London Leadership Group brings together non-statutory organisations, London Councils, Public Health England, Greater London Authority, Healthy London Partnership and NHS England (London), along with representatives from HIV NGOs and HIV community representatives. The group has worked in partnership with the HIV community to develop the London Fast-Track Cities roadmap designed to show how we work together as a city to get to zero new HIV infections, zero deaths and zero stigma before 2030. The overarching aim is to improve the health, wellbeing and lives of people living with HIV in London. Public Health data indicates that in London as many as 95% of people with HIV have been diagnosed, 98% of these are receiving treatment and 97% have undetectable viral loads. However, London's ambition is to go much further. We want to become the first global city to meet the United Nation's AIDS target of 'Getting to Zero'. The next step will be reaching the final 5% who are undiagnosed, ending all HIV transmissions, ending HIV stigma, ending preventable deaths from HIV-related causes, and improving the health, quality of life and well-being of people living with HIV in the capital. PS3m has been identified over the next three years (PS1m per year) to fund improvement projects which focus on achieving some of the specific aims of the London Fast-Track Cities Roadmap. The Leadership Group is therefore inviting improvement project bids from across the system which will help us achieve the aims of the roadmap. The fund is open to all organisations, or combinations of organisations, which deliver HIV services in London. However, the lead bidder must be a voluntary sector organisation. Bids are encouraged from multiple organisations, including statutory organisations, where there is evidence that partnership working will deliver high impact and high value outcomes which contribute to achieving the specific aims of the London Fast-Track Cities Roadmap. Bids must also be for work which is not already funded or is the specific responsibility of statutory organisations. Bids for funding will need to demonstrate that they contribute to the overall aims of Fast-Track Cities. This means that they must support efforts to reach those living with HIV, who are undiagnosed and to maintain high treatment and care standards. In particular we are looking for bids which focus on: * Early diagnosis and testing - Reducing new, late and undiagnosed HIV infections * Supporting long term virological suppression and re-engaging those lost to care * Improving integration and personalisation of services - helping people with HIV to live well and experience seamless care and pathways between primary, secondary and community care * Reaching underserved populations - The cohorts of Londoners where current significant health inequalities exist Bids may be made for between one and three years, although we will review all projects on at least a yearly basis. Additional information: NHS England will be the contracting Authority for these contracts. To access the bid documentation and further instructions on how to apply, please see the following website: https://www.healthylondon.org/our-work/fast-track-cities-initiative/fast-track-cities-london-improvement-fund/ The bids will be commissioned under a bespoke process based, in part, on the Competitive Dialogue process. The process will be administered by North East London CSU and Healthy London Partnership (HLP), working on behalf of NHS England. The services in the scope of this procurement fall within Schedule 3 to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015("the Regulations") which are not subject to the full regime of the Regulations, but is instead governed by the "Light Touch Regime" contained within Chapter 3, Section 7 of the Regulations(Regulations 74 to 77). Critically, these bids are not grants, we will be awarding organisations allocations with a clear expectation that each project signs up to be part of a collection of projects constituting a Quality Improvement Community. This community will be working together to measure and alter the impact of projects for the benefit of the HIV community as a whole. We will be asking all bidders to commit to being part of the Quality Improvement (QI) Community, including attending QI sessions throughout the period. All improvement projects will receive Quality Improvement training and support. There is no need for the bids to have any prior knowledge of QI approaches or methodologies, as full training will be provided. QI is an approach which increases our knowledge of 'what works' through data and experimentation. It ensures that improvement projects engage with and listen to staff and patients.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/337959b1-444f-46d7-8cd4-7c2477120339
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Procedure under the Light Touch Regime
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
18 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 3-4 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
N E L COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
Post Town
South East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Further Information

Notice Documents

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