Planning

EIBSS Benefits & Welfare Advices

NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY

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Planning

21 Apr 2022 at 11:28

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Business Services Authority is planning a tender for the contract titled "EIBSS Benefits & Welfare Advices," which falls under the health and welfare services industry category. Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, this procurement is focused on enhancing the advice services for beneficiaries of the England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS). Interested suppliers are invited to register their interest by responding to a Request for Information (RFI) by the specified deadline. The contract has an estimated value of £950,250, and the announcement for this opportunity was made on 21st April 2022.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in welfare and benefit advisory services, particularly those with experience in community health and social services. Companies capable of delivering tailored advice to vulnerable populations or possessing expertise in navigating state benefit systems are especially well-suited to compete. Registering interest early in this planning stage is crucial for those looking to enter or expand within the public sector contracting landscape.

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Notice Title

EIBSS Benefits & Welfare Advices

Notice Description

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is an Arm's Length Body of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). <br/>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.<br/>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.<br/>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)

Lot Information

Lot 1

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-h6vhtk-032f19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010364-2022
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
20 Apr 2022Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
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
TLC North East (England)

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

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