Tender

Provision of Link Worker Service for Grampian's Improving Cancer Journey (ICJ) Initiative

NHS GRAMPIAN

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Tender

13 May 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Link Worker Service for Grampian’s Improving Cancer Journey (ICJ) Initiative" has been initiated by NHS Grampian, a public health body in Scotland. The tender, titled under reference OC001-25, is in the Tender stage for service providers to bid. This procurement is organised under the Health industry category and involves delivering services in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Moray regions. The tender involves an open procedure, with the bidding time set to close on 12th June 2025. The award period is scheduled to commence immediately after the bid closing on the same date. The procurement process is conducted electronically, ensuring ease of access for participating entities.

This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services to expand their operations and foster collaborations with public health agencies. Companies with a track record of delivering holistic health support systems, particularly those experienced with cancer care, will find this contract suitable. The initial contract period is for three years, with a possibility of extension by two additional years based on performance and funding. As this tender values both quality and pricing in its evaluation criteria, businesses that can provide competitive, high-quality services stand to benefit significantly. The selected service provider will be pivotal in managing and integrating the cancer support service, thereby contributing to community healthcare improvements and gaining exposure through association with Macmillan Cancer Support and NHS Grampian's renowned healthcare initiatives.

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Notice Title

Provision of Link Worker Service for Grampian's Improving Cancer Journey (ICJ) Initiative

Notice Description

NHS Grampian, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), Aberdeenshire HSCP, and Moray HSCP, invites experienced and qualified service providers to tender for the provision of the Grampian Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) Service. The selected provider will act as a hosting partner responsible for managing, delivering, and integrating this holistic cancer support service across Grampian.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Grampian, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), Aberdeenshire HSCP, and Moray HSCP, invites experienced and qualified service providers to tender for the provision of the Grampian Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) Service. The selected provider will act as a hosting partner responsible for managing, delivering, and integrating this holistic cancer support service across Grampian. The contract is for a three year initial period and with the potential for additional two years extension (+1+1).. The contract will initially run for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years, subject to performance and funding availability.

Renewal: Potential for additional two years extension (+1+1).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798635
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530169
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85300000 - Social work and related services

85310000 - Social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GRAMPIAN
Contact Name
Peter Obosi
Contact Email
peter.obosi@nhs.scot
Contact Phone
+44 3454566000

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB15 6RE
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530169
    Provision of Link Worker Service for Grampian's Improving Cancer Journey (ICJ) Initiative - NHS Grampian, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), Aberdeenshire HSCP, and Moray HSCP, invites experienced and qualified service providers to tender for the provision of the Grampian Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) Service. The selected provider will act as a hosting partner responsible for managing, delivering, and integrating this holistic cancer support service across Grampian.

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