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NLFT - Welfare Support RFQ

CAMDEN AND ISLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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10 Apr 2025 at 14:20

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Summary of the contracting process

The Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an open procurement process to secure specialist welfare benefits and debt advice services for its inpatient wards at the Highgate Mental Health Centre, encompassing both the East and West wings and serving a total of 236 patients. The procurement, titled "NLFT - Welfare Support RFQ," falls under the "Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions" industry category and is taking place in London. The current procurement stage is at the tender stage with key deadlines including the enquiry period ending on 15th April 2025 and the tender submission deadline on 25th April 2025. Bids are to be submitted electronically via the Atamis portal, with the contract period starting on 5th May 2025 and ending on 4th May 2027.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in welfare services, particularly those well-versed in providing financial advice and support to mental health service users. Given the nature of the services required, businesses that are experienced in handling complex welfare and debt cases and have a track record of working within healthcare settings would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on pricing as the sole award criterion further creates an opportunity for competitive pricing strategies to secure the contract. Additionally, the suitability criteria indicate that the tender is open to SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), broadening the scope of potential bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

NLFT - Welfare Support RFQ

Notice Description

North London NHS Foundation Trust is looking to secure the provision of two staff providing specialist welfare benefits and debt advice for the inpatient wards across Highgate Mental Health Centre - there are 15 wards in total - these are: Sunstone, Emerald, Malachite, Pearl and Garnet Ward in Highgate East - Total of 78 patients. Across the road we have Highgate West, where there are a further 10 wards - Ruby and Coral, Amethyst, Rosequartz, Topaz, Sapphire, Jade, Opal, Amber and Diamond - total 158 patients, so overall total and scope of service delivery will be: 236 patients.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0500c0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014352-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312400 - Welfare services not delivered through residential institutions

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 May 2025 - 4 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAMDEN AND ISLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
procurement@nelft.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 0PE
Post Town
North West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
St Pancras & Somers Town
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Further Information

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