--- title: "NWL0030 Somali Community Support Service - Harrow" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0a780568-ff88-414c-bbca-0e0ce7b027a1" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a780568-ff88-414c-bbca-0e0ce7b027a1" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a780568-ff88-414c-bbca-0e0ce7b027a1.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a780568-ff88-414c-bbca-0e0ce7b027a1.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP" published: "2022-02-10" --- # NWL0030 Somali Community Support Service - Harrow Buyer: NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a780568-ff88-414c-bbca-0e0ce7b027a1 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0a780568-ff88-414c-bbca-0e0ce7b027a1) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0a780568-ff88-414c-bbca-0e0ce7b027a1.json) ## Summary The North West London Clinical Commissioning Group (NWL CCG) is currently in the planning stage for the "NWL0030 Somali Community Support Service - Harrow" procurement. This contract aims to provide essential support services in Harrow for Somali refugees, asylum seekers, and EU migrants, addressing various health and social issues within the community. Relevant documents, including an early engagement notice, were recently published on 28th January 2022. Interested parties should note that the engagement period ends on 1st March 2022, and the contract term could extend for up to three years starting from April 2023, depending on the needs assessment conducted by NWL CCG during the current contract period, which runs until 31st March 2023. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, language support, and cultural awareness training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary/community sector enterprises (VCSEs) that can demonstrate expertise in engaging with diverse communities, particularly the Somali population, may find it advantageous to submit proposals. The focus on delivering health information, preventative care workshops, and community outreach makes this an ideal opportunity for organisations equipped to address the specific needs of vulnerable groups, thereby enhancing their service reach and impact within Harrow. ## Notice NWL CCG, requires a locally based support service in Harrow for Somali refugees, asylum seekers and EU migrants, adults with mental health needs, chronic diseases (Diabetes, Heart condition, kidney disease, Alzheimer, Stroke), SENs, learning difficulties, elderly, physically and/or sensory impaired, adults requiring palliative care services, and adults with drug and alcohol problems. Key services required include: -Language skills and cultural awareness to serve the local Somali community. -Improve case management through outreach and sign posts. -Prevent illnesses and premature deaths amongst BME groups. -Provision of health information materials and Harrow Health Guidance in local language. -Workshops (smoke cessations, weight loss, walking and nutrition groups). -Sessions on adolescence changes and substance misuse/alcohol misuse. -Assist KAT users to modify their behaviours with changes in legislation. -Promote the use of walk-in clinics. Target local GPs on awareness of the culture. -Acquire feedback from service users to inform effectiveness and future service provision. -Support on housing and shelter. -Facilitate chronic patients receiving support on discharge. -Train frontline staff to understand historic and cultural health issues for early detection and management. -Establish networks with CCG and A&E. -Reduce isolation and improve social network. -Bring improvements through cultural and linguistically appropriate information sessions, networking, advice surgeries, interpretation. The CCG has recently awarded a contract to the Harrow Association of Somali Voluntary Organisations (HASVO) to provide the above services. The term of this contract is 18 months, 1st October 2021 - 31st March 2023 (value: PS45,750.00) during which time, the CCG will assess the needs of the service users and consider how (if relevant) it needs to: -Secure the needs of the people who use the services -Improve the quality of the services -Improve the efficiency in the provision of the services including through the services being provided in an integrated way NWL CCG is currently of the view that the services described are capable of being provided only by HASVO as they have the community reach with faith leaders and key providers within the Borough required to deliver a culturally relevant and language appropriate approach to serve the target group as needed. If it is the case that HASVO is the only provider capable of delivering the services described, then the CCG will look to award a further contract to HASVO for up to 3 years starting on 1. April 2023. The purpose of this PIN is to be transparent about the CCG's intentions and to invite anyone interested in delivering the services described above to contact us by 1st March 2022. During 2022, it is anticipated that NWL CCG will be succeeded by an Integrated Care Board (ICB). Any future contract and/or procurement opportunity may therefore be in the name of the ICB. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58cceb2c-5433-497b-9c06-f4500ce30add | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Mar 2022 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH WEST LONDON CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 5JD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Marylebone | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85100000 - Health services - 85312310 - Guidance services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 10 Feb 2022 at 16:28 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58cceb2c-5433-497b-9c06-f4500ce30add - 1 Feb 2022 at 12:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1759719-50d1-4752-84bf-6ea99e4253fd - 28 Jan 2022 at 14:25 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/495752da-ffaa-44e9-9990-9976b0d64a36 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58cceb2c-5433-497b-9c06-f4500ce30add 10th February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1759719-50d1-4752-84bf-6ea99e4253fd 1st February 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/495752da-ffaa-44e9-9990-9976b0d64a36 28th January 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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