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Social Prescribing Link Worker

SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2025 at 07:48

Summary of the contracting process

South Tyneside Borough Council has awarded a contract under the title "Social Prescribing Link Worker" within the services industry category. This procurement, located in South Shields, involves interventions aimed at reducing the strain on NHS secondary care by addressing housing deficiencies that cause or worsen preventable chronic diseases and premature deaths. The contract, awarded to First Contact Clinical Community Interest Company, spans from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a gross value of £59,592. This procurement falls under the light-touch regime using a direct method, classified as below the threshold and without competition.

This tender creates significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) specializing in health and social services to gain ground in the public sector by providing essential community-based health interventions. SMEs and VCSEs with expertise in social prescribing, community healthcare, or housing-related projects would find this contract beneficial for expanding their service offerings and strengthening partnerships with local government authorities. The focus on vulnerable residents also allows businesses to make a meaningful social impact while fostering community health and well-being.

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Notice Title

Social Prescribing Link Worker

Notice Description

As part of the Healthy Homes service the Social Prescribing Link Worker post will carry out interventions that will reduce the burden on NHS secondary care by targeting housing deficiencies that cause or exacerbate preventable chronic disease and premature death, targeting some of the most vulnerable residents in South Tyneside.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05020b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014801-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,592 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Karen Dixon
Contact Email
strategic.procurement@southtyneside.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
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
Not specified

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FIRST CONTACT CLINICAL COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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