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DGFT -NHS Continuing Healthcare Assessments appeal support

THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Jun 2025 at 12:47

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02 Jun 2025 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for NHS Continuing Healthcare Assessments appeal support, located in Dudley within the UKG12 region. The procurement process falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, specifically targeting services relating to senior social worker support for healthcare assessments as per the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-Funded Nursing Care. This contract was awarded using the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime. The initial contract will run from June 2025 for one year, with the option to extend for an additional year. The contract's total potential value is approximately £30,000, having been confirmed on 16 June 2025.

The tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare assessments and social work services, particularly those experienced in NHS procedures and frameworks. This direct award process, conducted without prior competition, may appeal to organisations familiar with the Provider Selection Regime regulations and involved in integrated care delivery. With the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust emphasising quality, innovation, and reducing health inequalities, businesses capable of bringing value through these lenses—such as SMEs with expertise in service sustainability, social value, and collaboration—stand a good chance to contribute to this project and extend their influence in healthcare procurement.

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Notice Title

DGFT -NHS Continuing Healthcare Assessments appeal support

Notice Description

The Supplier will be contracted to conduct NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments senior social worker support , in accordance with the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-Funded Nursing Care to the area served by the Trust. this contract will be for one year with the option of extending by a further year

Lot Information

Lot 1

the Trust intends to award a contract for NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments for Senior Social workers to an existing provider following direct award c
This contract will run from May 2025 for one year with an option to extend for a maximum of 1 year
The lifetime value of the contract including options is approximately PS30000

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 29th May 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052a6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033720-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
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
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202510 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
THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
daniel o'sullivan
Contact Email
daniel.osullivan4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 13842443313

Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 2HQ
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
TLG12 Worcestershire CC

Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAGLELION SERVICES

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