Planning

21_ 10_01 EIBSS Benefits & Welfare Advice

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Planning

21 Apr 2022 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is planning a tender for the contract titled "21_ 10_01 EIBSS Benefits & Welfare Advice." This contract falls within the health services industry, specifically focusing on benefit services to support individuals affected by the England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS). Interested suppliers must register by the engagement end date, which is set for 6th May 2022. The contract value is approximately £950,250, with delivery expected to various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in welfare and benefits advisory services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete for this contract, given their capacity to provide tailored support that aligns with the NHSBSA's objectives. Engaging with this tender could lead to enhanced business growth through extensive collaboration with a key public sector entity in the health sector.

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Notice Title

21_ 10_01 EIBSS Benefits & Welfare Advice

Notice Description

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is an Arm's Length Body of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). One of the services the NHSBSA provides is the England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS) to support people historically infected with hepatitis C and/or HIV from NHS blood or blood products. We also help families, civil or long-term partners after the death of someone infected. An element of the support EIBSS provides to those infected and affected is to provide a specialist benefits and welfare advice service to maximise the State Benefit income of people who are supported by the EIBSS. NHSBSA is seeking interest from potential suppliers to bid for a contract to provide specialist advice to beneficiaries of the scheme on welfare and benefit rights and related queries. Interested suppliers must register their interest by responding to this RFI at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (search contract reference C75424) At this stage we are seeking interest from suppliers. Interested parties must register an interest in this RFI via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (search opportunities using system reference C75424). Suppliers should note that this RFI is for information and it is not an invitation to tender at this stage.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ed3678d4-df25-4c8d-bacd-2c51f67c3881
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f0e70b-23d9-4b25-ae2a-e79f7502435a
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

75310000 - Benefit services

85323000 - Community health services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£950,250 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 May 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
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
NHSBSA Commercial Services Team
Contact Email
nhsbsa.commercialservicesteam@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
Postcode
NE15 8NY
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Lemington
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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