Planning

NWL0045 Cancer Support Services to BAME Community - Brent

NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

10 Feb 2022 at 14:58

Planning

01 Feb 2022 at 13:12

Planning

28 Jan 2022 at 14:43

Summary of the contracting process

The North West London Clinical Commissioning Group (NWL CCG) is currently in the planning stage of the NWL0045 Cancer Support Services to BAME Community tender in Brent. This procurement process aims to address the health and emotional needs of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) individuals affected by cancer. The milestone deadline for engagement with potential providers is set for 4th March 2022, and the anticipated start date for contracts is 1st April 2022. This contract will support cancer sufferers and their families within the GP registered population of Brent and nearby boroughs and encompasses services that promote health awareness and provide culturally-sensitive support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in culturally-appropriate outreach and support services. Companies with a focus on community engagement, mental health counselling, and the provision of health education are encouraged to participate. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) may find this to be an advantageous opportunity to expand their service offerings and establish valuable partnerships within the sector.

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Notice Title

NWL0045 Cancer Support Services to BAME Community - Brent

Notice Description

NWL CCG requires a cancer support service that will support cancer sufferers, carers and their families for GP registered population of Brent and residents from adjoining boroughs registered with Brent GPs. The provider will be required to address the culturally diverse and emotional needs of people affected by cancer from the Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic (BAME) with information, advice to support them with effective ways of coping with the impact of cancer. Key services to residents of BAME background include: -Developing ways of coping with cancer, ensuring a culturally-sensitive approach. -Supportive drop-in service, reaching out to the Inclusion Health Groups (formerly referred to as "hard to reach" groups) as well as to the communities from Caribbean, African, Irish, Asians, Chinese and of other Mixed heritage. -Ensuring health and social inclusion addressing root causes of cancer by organising open health forums on cancer education. -Raise awareness of risk factors of cancer and healthy living. -Outreach services by using staff and volunteers to visit users in their homes, hospitals, and hospices, should they be unable to vist the drop-in centres / session. -Arrange talks on community radio stations to raise cancer awareness. -Work in partnership with other cancer agencies in the provision of relevant advice, information and services. -Facilitate self-help and support groups. -Provide help in accessing financial assistance and signposting to support agencies. -Provide counselling services for patients, family and carers throughout the illness journey and bereavement counselling as appropriate. The CCG currently has a contract in place with Cancer Black Care to provide the above services. The term of this contract is 6 months, 1st October 2021 - 31st March 2022 (value: PS37,500.00) during which time, the CCG will consider the long-term service model and assess the needs of the service users by: -Securing the needs of the people who use the services -Improve the quality of the services -Improve the efficiency in the provision of the services including through the services being provided in an integrated way NWL CCG is currently of the view that the services described are capable of being provided only by Cancer Black Care as they have community reach and their service provides a culturally targeted approach by supporting BAME residents to develop effective ways of coping with the impact of cancer on their lives. If it is the case that Cancer Black Care is the only provider capable of delivering the services described, then the CCG will look to award a further contract to Cancer Black Care for up to 3 years starting on 1st April 2022. The purpose of this notice is to be transparent about the CCG's intentions and to invite anyone interested in delivering the services described above to contact us by 4th March 2022. During 2022, it is anticipated that NWL CCG will be succeeded by an Integrated Care Board (ICB).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c14292a9-8ced-4c8b-8c66-4370c340614d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e5a58755-6067-4186-967f-5402b550a92b
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85000000 - Health and social work services

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Mar 2022Expired
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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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