Summary of the contracting process

Staffordshire County Council is looking to procure services for a Continuing Health Care (CHC) Reports and Advocacy Service, targeting the social work and related services industry category. Based in Stafford, the procurement process is an open competition below the threshold, under the light-touch regime. The tender is currently active, with an enquiry deadline set for 14 July 2025 and a submission deadline on 22 July 2025. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 October 2025 and conclude by 30 September 2027, with a potential extension until September 2028 based on performance and budget availability. The estimated contract value is between £50,000 to £150,000 annually.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health care advocacy and legal representation. SMEs are particularly encouraged to participate, as suitability for small and medium enterprises is considered in the process. The procurement aims to secure specialists to advocate for adults requiring NHS-funded CHC and appeal funding decisions. Businesses with a solid service delivery model, adept management, and comprehensive performance management and communication strategies may find this contract beneficial for growth. The award criteria focus on both price (60%) and quality (40%), making it a suitable opportunity for companies ready to offer competitive pricing and high standards of service.

Tender

Continuing Health Care (CHC) Reports and Advocacy Service

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

23rd June 2025 18:58:20 PM

Tender Deadline

22nd July 2025 11:00:00 AM 3 days remaining
Contract Summary

Staffordshire County Council ('Council') are seeking to commission the services of a provider ('Provider') of specialist Continuing Health Care (CHC) advocacy and legal representation to act on behalf of adults, with Council funded care services (and/or their nominated representatives) and secure eligibility for National Health Service (NHS) funded CHC. This Service will also include appealing against an Individual's existing CHC funding being withdrawn following review. In providing this Service, the Provider will be acting as the Individual's advocate, liaising where appropriate with their nominated legal representative. An initial potential 20 (twenty) existing cases have been identified for consideration for review, future volume could be anywhere between 1 to 5 cases per month. As this is a new service the exact volume is difficult to predict. Financial budgeting has been based on a budget of between £50,000 to £150,000 per annum.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-055218

Publication Source

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Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Open

Procurement Method Details

Below Threshold - Open Competition

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

CPV Division(s)
Awarding Authority

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

commercial.team@staffordshire.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

1 Staffordshire Place, Tipping Street,

Stafford

ST16 2DH

United Kingdom

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Continuing Health Care (CHC) Reports and Advocacy Service

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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