Award

NHS Continuing Healthcare Information and Advice Service

NHS ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 May 2023 at 14:03

TenderUpdate

19 Jan 2023 at 10:42

Tender

12 Jan 2023 at 17:28

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS England has completed the procurement process for an independent national Information and Advice Service for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). The service aimed to provide comprehensive literature and specialist advice on NHS CHC. The contract, titled "NHS Continuing Healthcare Information and Advice Service", falls under the services category and is classified as "Miscellaneous health services". The procurement method used was an open procedure, with Ethical Legal Services Ltd being the awarded supplier for an active contract worth £659,746, signed on 12th May 2023.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the health services sector. Suitable businesses would need to have expertise in providing guidance services and health services. Given the focus on NHS Continuing Healthcare, businesses that understand NHS CHC policy, process, and legislation would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The contract has a significant value and duration, making it an attractive opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their service offerings in the healthcare industry.

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Notice Title

NHS Continuing Healthcare Information and Advice Service

Notice Description

An independent national Information and Advice Service for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). The service will 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

An independent national Information and Advice Service for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). The service will 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.

Renewal: Option to extend for up to 12 months subject to approvals. 2+1 contract term.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03970f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014079-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£660,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£659,746 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
NHS England Commercial Team, england.commercialqueries@nhs.net
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

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

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