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NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board

NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX ICB

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11 Apr 2023 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for health services to HCRG (formerly Virgin Care). The contract, titled "Affinity Vanguard - Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board", falls within the services main procurement category. The contract period ends on 31st March 2023. The buyer organisation is located at Charter House Parkway, Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom (postcode AL8 6JL). The tender was part of a competitive procurement process and has now moved into the award stage.

This contract presents a business opportunity for companies operating in the health services industry, particularly those offering innovative solutions for integrated care models. The Affinity Vanguard project aims to improve the well-being of children and young people by fostering collaboration across services. Businesses with expertise in delivering trauma-informed care and educational interventions could find this opportunity well-suited for their growth. The contract value is £1,157,880, and the contract is currently active, offering potential for business expansion within the specified domain.

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Notice Title

NHS Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

Lot Information

Affinity Vanguard - Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care Board

West Essex (now Herts and West Essex Integrated Care Board (ICB)) is one of three Vanguard sites in the first wave. The Vanguard is delivered by HCRG Care Services Ltd (HCRG) (formerly Virgin Care) on behalf of West Essex on a pan Essex footprint and has received national interest.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bdb3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010320-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,157,880 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Apr 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS HERTFORDSHIRE AND WEST ESSEX ICB
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WELWYN GARDEN CITY
Postcode
AL8 6JL
Post Town
St Albans
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Welwyn Hatfield
Electoral Ward
Handside
Westminster Constituency
Welwyn Hatfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HCRG (FORMERLY VIRGIN

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