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HH086-20 Provision of Community Link Worker Service

NHS Highland

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jun 2021 at 01:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
TenderUpdate

11 Mar 2021 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
TenderUpdate

17 Dec 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

11 Dec 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Highland is seeking to engage a contractor for the "HH086-20 Provision of Community Link Worker Service," which is part of the health services sector in the Highland area of Scotland. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract value set at £1,384,398 and was signed on 26 April 2021. The aim of this service is to enhance community resources and improve patient care for socio-economically deprived areas, requiring delivery across 29 GP practices. Notably, the timeframe for submission of tenders has concluded, with guidance suggesting electronic submission of documents.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on community health services, particularly third sector organisations capable of delivering person-centred health interventions. Companies with expertise in social prescribing models, health-related support services, and a proven track record of working with community resources and healthcare providers would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this opportunity may lead to significant growth, given the ongoing need to improve health outcomes and reduce GP workload in the Highland region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

HH086-20 Provision of Community Link Worker Service

Notice Description

NHS Highland requires to deliver a Community Link Worker service to 29 GP practices within the Highland area. The aim of the service is to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care. Community Link Workers will provide a person-centred service that is responsive to the needs and interests of patients registered with GP Practices in socio-economically deprived areas within the Highland area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland requires to deliver a Community Link Worker service to 29 GP practices across Highland area and through an option appraisal process has identified the most appropriate means to achieving this is through commissioning a third sector organisation to lead on the delivery. The aim of the service is to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care. Community Link Worker's will provide a person-centred service that is responsive to the needs and interests of patients registered with GP Practices in socio-economically deprived areas within the Highland area. Community Link Worker's will follow a social prescribing model and are embedded in the work of GP practices. They aim to address socio-economic and personal circumstances that affect health and wellbeing to improve the outcomes for patients and reduce pressure on GP's time. Community Link Worker's will work as integral members of practice teams working with GPs and practice staff, either virtually or face to face. As part of the wider multi-disciplinary team, utilising their skills to complement those of other team members to improve patient care and support GP practices to develop new ways to reduce GP workload. This will allow for GPs to develop their role as Expert Medical Generalists.. This procurement falls under Light Touch Regime

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000638610
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts)
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

85100000 - Health services

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,485,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,485,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,384,398 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jun 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20215 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Highland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 3BW
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Support in Mind Scotland

Further Information

Notice Documents

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