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Financial Health Checks

NHS FIFE

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Fife is currently undertaking the procurement process for a programme titled "Financial Health Checks", aimed at delivering supportive financial health check services for its staff across the Fife region. This project is classified under the health services industry category and is being conducted via an open procedure. Key dates include a tender submission deadline of 25th September 2020, followed by an award period commencing on 28th September 2020. Interested parties must ensure their proposals align with the specified budget of £50,000 per annum, inclusive of VAT, while the total contract value is capped at £100,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in financial advisory services, particularly those focused on health and wellbeing support. Firms with expertise in welfare reform, income maximisation, and outreach services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given that previous engagements have demonstrated successful outcomes for similar service contracts in the public health sector.

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Notice Title

Financial Health Checks

Notice Description

NHS Fife is seeking proposals from bidders who can deliver a financial health check programme for NHS Fife staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Fife is seeking proposals from bidders to deliver a programme delivering financial health checks for NHS Fife staff. Paid work has the potential to protect health, and contribute to reducing health inequalities, by increasing income through earnings and by meeting important social and psychological needs. Those who are in less well paid jobs however are more likely to feel the impact of poverty on their health and wellbeing. The aim of this programme of work is to ensure that NHS Fife staff have access to all financial supports and benefits to which they are entitled. Enabling staff to access financial supports will contribute to improving the health and wellbeing of the organisation and the local communities in which NHS Fife staff live. Applicants should describe in detail how they will meet these outcomes and it is suggested that the programme of activities include: - Proactive outreach to ensure people are accessing all the income they are entitled to; - Outreach advice and support; and, - Advice and support to reduce household expenditure. Information on the requirements and background can be found in the Invitation to Tender documents.. This programme of work is being funded by the Fife Health Board Endowment Fund. Submissions must not exceed a maximum budget of GBP50,000 per annum (including VAT where applicable), fixed over the duration of the contract. Bids must be inclusive of any and all costs (including expenses) incurred in delivering the service and contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000626356
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY449115
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£98,567 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS FIFE
Contact Name
Jane Murray
Contact Email
fife-uhb.procurementfifenhs@nhs.net, jane.murray21@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1592657320, +44 1592657328

Buyer Location

Locality
KIRKCALDY, FIFE
Postcode
KY2 5AH
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife

Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Kirkcaldy East
Westminster Constituency
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZENS ADVICE AND RIGHTS FIFE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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