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Hepatitis C 'Follow Me' Peer Programme and Hep C van extension

NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, initiated by Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust, centres around the "Hepatitis C 'Follow Me' Peer Programme and Hep C van extension". This project, completed under a direct award method due to specific expertise needs, is situated in the health and social care industry. Located in Nottingham, UKF14, this procurement aims to extend current programmes by leveraging the expertise of The Hepatitis C Trust. The contract period extends from 20th May 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the NHS Trust acting as the buyer, and highlights its commitment to continued community health improvement efforts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with proficiency in community health education and engagement. The focus on peer-led interventions offers value-added benefits for businesses that can supply trained personnel to effectively support vulnerable populations. Large-scale service providers and those skilled in managing healthcare education programmes will find this project aligns with their capabilities, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to public health goals and potentially enhancing their portfolio of services in the community health sector.

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Notice Title

Hepatitis C 'Follow Me' Peer Programme and Hep C van extension

Notice Description

The Project involves the development of a network of peers within community services and hostel settings to deliver regular hepatitis C education that incorporates key prevention, diagnosis, linkage to care and treatment messages. The Provider will identify peers and train and support them to deliver education interventions and provide one to one buddy support, in particular to newly diagnosed people and those accessing treatment.

Procurement Information

The Hepatitis C Trust are a charity with specific expertise regarding hepatitis C. An SLA has existed between NUH and The Hepatitis C Trust for many years. This TQ1 would cover the renewal of a Peer Lead, Peer Van Driver, Peer Programme Manager and a van contract. We use peers to engage hard to reach patients in the community who often experience homelessness, substance misuse and incarceration. These patients are very time consuming. Initial engagement is protracted and these patients will require support throughout their 8-12 week treatment course and require follow-up 12 weeks post completion for a final blood test. Peers are able to relate to patients and represent better value for money than using band 7 nurses (as nurses are freed up to run hospital clinics). This is a contract for a further year taking us up to March 2027. The NHSE elimination target is 2025, however it seems this nationwide target that has not been met, and so we expect the need the Operational Delivery Network and for peers to continue a little longer as the global target is elimination by 2030 (as set by the World Health Organisation). The cost of Peers has been agreed between NHS England and The Hepatitis C Trust.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069521
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042734-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£200,805 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20266 days ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG5 1PB
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Sherwood
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEPATITIS C TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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