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DGFT-social worker NHS continuing healthcare assessments

THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is overseeing a procurement process concerning the provision of social worker services for NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments in Dudley. Categorised under health and social work services, this initiative aims to enhance service delivery in line with the National Framework for NHS continuing healthcare. The procurement follows the Provider Selection Regime, exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and has reached the contract award stage. The contract, valued at £88,000, was formally awarded on 16th June 2025, with a duration from June 2025 to May 2026 and the possibility of extending for an additional year.

This procurement represents an opportunity for service providers within the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in social work and NHS assessments, to expand their business operations within the UK healthcare landscape. With the direct award process requiring no prior call for competition, businesses that quickly align with the health service's objectives, such as enhancing service integration and addressing health inequalities, stand a favourable chance. SMEs and organisations that focus on quality, innovation, and social value can significantly benefit from engaging in this awarded contract.

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Notice Title

DGFT-social worker NHS continuing healthcare assessments

Notice Description

The Supplier will be contracted to conduct NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments in accordance with the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-Funded Nursing Care: 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 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 PS88000

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 25th February 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-052a73
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033614-2025
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
£88,000 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

JG SOCIAL WORK

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