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Information and Advice Service for the NHS Continuing Healthcare Programme

NHS ENGLAND

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Award

18 Jan 2018 at 10:53

Award Notice
Tender

14 Sep 2017 at 13:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS England is currently awarding a contract for the "Information and Advice Service for the NHS Continuing Healthcare Programme." This contract falls under the legal services category and is valued at approximately £179,355.74. The contract period is set to commence on 1 December 2017 and will conclude on 31 March 2019. The procurement method used for this contract was an open procedure, and the relevant tender period ended on 16 October 2017. The contract is applicable across various locations including England, the British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in legal services, particularly those with experience in providing advice and information services within the healthcare sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given their ability to offer personalised and flexible services tailored to the needs of NHS Continuing Healthcare clients and their families. Engaging with this tender could significantly enhance business growth, given the rising demand for support in navigating the complex operational patient pathways in healthcare.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Information and Advice Service for the NHS Continuing Healthcare Programme

Notice Description

NHS England is seeking to appoint a suitably qualified provider in the field of Continuing Healthcare (CHC) for the NHS. The contract will provide a national advice and information service for patients who are assessed as having a 'primary health need' and their families. Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are the responsible bodies delivering a CHC service to individuals and their carers/families in accordance with a National Framework for NHS CHC (including the Operating Model). A core component of the Operating Model is to provide consistency and improve the individual and family experience of NHS CHC. The service was launched as a pilot in 2015 and has seen an exponential growth in the number of patients and health staff seeking advice and guidance. * 38,000 visits to the information on their website * 2,200 comprehensive written guides sent out to individuals * 8,500 telephone consultations * 1,400 written consultations (web portal and email) The type of advice includes: * Supporting people with specific conditions; * understanding of the complex operational patient pathways; * detailed understanding of guidance & legislation for CHC For more information please access the tender documents by visiting NHS England's e-tendering platform at www.nhsengland.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf3c67d6-49cc-4702-9174-5e5669d774f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77ae9835-1193-44dd-863f-f4edf0b766db
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£179,355 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 31 Mar 2019 1-2 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
Not specified
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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