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Provision of Health and Social Prescribing Coordinators (HSPC) in North West London (Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster - former footprint of West London CCG)

CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST

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Award

29 Oct 2025 at 13:11

Tender

04 Jun 2025 at 09:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is managed by Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, aiming to provide Health and Social Prescribing Coordinators (HSPC) in North West London, specifically in Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster, following the former West London CCG footprint. This health services contract, categorized under CPV code 85100000, is at the award stage following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) via an open procedure. The intention is to award the contract to Age UK Kensington and Chelsea, with the standstill period for representations ending on 11 November 2025. The contract is expected to start on 1 March 2026 and spans a duration of three years, valued at approximately £4,200,000.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in health and community services, particularly those experienced in care coordination and social prescribing. Age UK Kensington and Chelsea, as the intended awardee, demonstrates that organisations with expertise in integrating community and health services can benefit from such opportunities. Business growth can be achieved by engaging in proactive assessment and care planning, as well as through collaboration with Integrated Community Teams. SMEs within the health services sector, especially those focused on improving health access and reducing inequalities, are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Health and Social Prescribing Coordinators (HSPC) in North West London (Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster - former footprint of West London CCG)

Notice Description

This is an Intention to Award notice to provide Health and Social Care Prescribing Coordinators (HSPC) in North West London (Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster - former footprint of West London CCG) for Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust. Following a robust competitive procedure, commissioners intend to award Age UK Kensington and Chelsea with the contract to provide the services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is an Intention to Award - Transparency Notice, following a PSR Competitive Process to provide Health and Social Care Prescribing Coordinators (HSPC) in North West London (Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster - former footprint of West London CCG) for Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

HSPCs are experts in care coordination, prevention, and supporting patients to access the third sector and other voluntary organisations. HSPCs can conduct initial screenings and pre-assessments for less complex patients and can coordinate full assessments at a surgery or at the patient's home. They will contribute towards coordinating My Care My Way Hubs and other appointments, including sending out appointment letters and organising transport if required.

HSPCs, if qualified and trained to do so, will carry out blood tests, urinalysis and measure basic observations such as blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, and temperature. HSPCs will carry out assessments for equipment and minor adaptations.
The ICT model is an evolving model and as such this service specification is continuously reviewed by the commissioners, the service provider and other key partners.

The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS4,200,000.00.

The contract will start on 1st March 2026 for a period of 3 years.

This contract has been awarded under the Competitive Process via the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. Additional information: The Contract Award Criteria is based on the PSR basic selection criteria and the key selection criteria. The bidders were asked to complete a Selection & Eligibility Questionnaire, to enable the Relevant Authority to assess Bids against the PSR basic selection criteria. All bids were evaluated in terms of suitability to perform the required services, economic and financial standing, and technical and professional ability. All Bids that met the basic selection criteria requirements were then evaluated in lines with the PSR key selection criteria, using the following weightings:
Criterion 1 Assessing the evidence on quality and innovation
- 50%
Criterion 2 Assessing the evidence on Value
- 5%
Criterion 3 Assessing the evidence on integration, collaboration and Service sustainability
- 15%
Criterion 4 Assessing the evidence on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice
- 10%
Criterion 5 Assessing the evidence on social value
- 10%
Mobilisation and Business Continuity
- 10%
The intention is to award a contract to Age UK Kensington and Chelsea.
The contract has not yet been awarded nor signed. The relevant decision on the provider in question was made on Wednesday 29th October 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052c27
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069370-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Oct 20252 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CENTRAL LONDON COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
Stevie Crawford
Contact Email
s.crawford9@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5JD
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)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGE UK KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA

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