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2425-0670 Nurse Outreach (Rough Sleepers) Services

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

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14 Mar 2025 at 11:41

Summary of the contracting process

Islington Council, a regional authority in London, is awarding a contract for the provision of Nurse Outreach Services for rough sleepers. This service falls under the health industry category, aiming to enhance healthcare access for individuals experiencing homelessness. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 28th February 2025. The contract is valued at £50,000 and is awarded to Whittington Health following the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C. The outreach service will be delivered in the UKI region, specifically within London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in nurse-led outreach to vulnerable populations. Organisations with experience in providing health assessments, assertive outreach, and integrated care coordination would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their service offerings, increase their market presence, and contribute to addressing health inequalities faced by rough sleepers. The selected supplier, Whittington Health, is a large-scale organisation, indicating the potential for collaboration and knowledge sharing within this sector.

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Notice Title

2425-0670 Nurse Outreach (Rough Sleepers) Services

Notice Description

The nurse outreach service, funded through the Rough Sleeping Initiative, coordinates safe hospital discharges for patients with a history of rough sleeping and provides health checks within seven days for individuals booked into emergency accommodations. This vital service offers flexible engagements with rough sleepers, providing support to access primary and secondary care, including joint outreach with the homeless outreach team and in-reach into hostels and Day Centres. The outreach nurse conducts health assessments, including assertive street outreach, supports individuals in accessing onward care, and is embedded within the wider rough sleeping multi-disciplinary team (MDT). This role addresses barriers to healthcare for homeless individuals, working to increase access and reduce emergency admissions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The procurement is for the Provision of Nurse Outreach (Rough Sleepers) Services. The service is aimed at enhancing healthcare access for individuals experiencing homelessness, addressing health inequalities faced by this group. The outreach nurse provides health assessments, including on the street via assertive outreach, and supports individuals to access onward care. Additional information: No additional information required.

Procurement Information

PSR 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ed34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009397-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85141200 - Services provided by nurses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Strategic Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@islington.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITTINGTON HEALTH

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