Tender

NHS Continuing Healthcare Information and Advice Service

NHS ENGLAND

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18 Jan 2023 at 13:46

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12 Jan 2023 at 17:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England is looking to procure an independent national Information and Advice Service for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). This service is intended to provide comprehensive literature on all aspects of the NHS CHC process along with specialist advice. The contract, open for a 24-month period with a 12-month extension option pending approvals, has a value of £660,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, with the tender period closing on February 14, 2023. The contract will be effective from April 1, 2023, until March 31, 2026, and is relevant to health services, guidance services, and miscellaneous health services in the UK.

This tender for the NHS CHC Information and Advice Service presents an opportunity for businesses in the health services, guidance services, and miscellaneous health services sectors to engage in a substantial contract with potential for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to the stated suitability for such entities. The procurement process provides a chance for interested businesses to contribute specialised knowledge and services in the healthcare sector, fostering innovation and collaboration in support of NHS CHC policies and legislation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NHS Continuing Healthcare Information and Advice Service

Notice Description

NHSE seeks to procure an independent national Information and Advice Service for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). The service is expected to provide comprehensive literature about all aspects of the NHS CHC process, as well as specialist advice on NHS CHC through verbal and written consultations. Individuals working in this area need to understand the complexities of NHS CHC policy, process, and legislation. This contract with be for 24 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months subject to approvals. Further information is available via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf6ea8f5-e22f-4fae-86c0-7176cf553b31
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/501d4df4-b1e4-4edd-8619-95eba64c1a83
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

85312310 - Guidance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 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
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
NHS England Commercial Team
Contact Email
england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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