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title: "Embedding the VCSE in Integrated Care Systems"
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# Embedding the VCSE in Integrated Care Systems

Buyer: PROCUREMENT MANAGER  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-02971509-3f25-4480-9dd1-32ecf537d629

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by NHS England, based in Leeds, United Kingdom. The tender titled "Embedding the VCSE in Integrated Care Systems" falls under the industry category of education and training services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on October 26, 2023, and contract period starting on November 13, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a contract value of £75,000.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in education and training services to compete and potentially secure a contract with NHS England. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise organisations (VCSE) are particularly suited for this tender. Businesses interested in participating should register and apply through the Atamis e-sourcing portal provided in the tender description.

## Notice

The Voluntary Partnerships Team has developed a maturity matrix that supports the delivery of the NHSE national development programme: Embedding the VCSE within Integrated Care Systems (ICSs). The team aims to further develop this matrix into a self-sustaining tool, with the functionality for tools and resources to be added as ICSs evolve and develop. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f8d21e-6d5b-4d7a-9960-fdcf81c4d151 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PROCUREMENT MANAGER |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Oct 2023 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f8d21e-6d5b-4d7a-9960-fdcf81c4d151
- 12 Oct 2023 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa5376b-b738-4ca9-a299-337e9a1d985e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72f8d21e-6d5b-4d7a-9960-fdcf81c4d151
  12th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1fa5376b-b738-4ca9-a299-337e9a1d985e
  12th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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