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

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust

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22 May 2026 at 10:15

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22 May 2026 at 10:09

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08 May 2026 at 17:15

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust has awarded a contract for the "Hepatitis C ‘Follow Me’ Peer Programme and Hep C van extension" to the Hepatitis C Trust. This public procurement is focused on developing a peer network to provide education and support within community services. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically health and social work services, and is located in Nottingham, United Kingdom. The direct award method was used due to the specific expertise required and long-standing relationship between the Trust and the Hepatitis C Trust. Key dates include the contract period starting from 4th June 2026 to 31st March 2027, with the procurement being part of efforts to meet the NHS England target of eliminating hepatitis C by 2030.

For businesses interested in supporting public health initiatives, this tender represents a significant opportunity to engage with community-focused health services. Companies with experience in health education, community outreach, and support for vulnerable populations are well-suited to such contracts. Organisations capable of providing peer-based support services can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio in the healthcare sector, contributing to impactful public health goals. The contract underscores a strategic focus on innovative community engagement methods that can drive both public good and business growth.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069521
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047565-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
22 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
4 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Nottingham University Hospitals 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
Postcode Area
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

The Hepatitis C Trust

Further Information

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