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title: "National Core20Plus5 Collaborative"
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# National Core20Plus5 Collaborative

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b3fe75e-918b-48c5-b2ff-dd9f0e681d5d

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## Summary

The NHS England is conducting a procurement process titled "National Core20Plus5 Collaborative", aimed at addressing health inequalities exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. This tender falls under the health services category and is taking place in England, specifically at the headquarters located in Leeds (LS2 7UE). The procurement stage is currently at the award phase, with a contract value of £36,421. The contract period is from 8th December 2021 to 31st March 2022, following a competitive quotation procurement method. Key deadlines included the tender submission end date on 5th November 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to contribute to a vital public health initiative. Businesses with expertise in health services, quality improvement, and the management of health inequalities will find this an opportune moment to engage. By aligning their capabilities with the NHS's commitment to reducing disparities in health outcomes, these businesses can play a crucial role in the rapid implementation of health improvement strategies while also expanding their market presence.

## Notice

The Authority is looking for a Supplier for the provision of organisations that are able to deliver a National Core20Collaborative that aligns the work of quality improvement experts, leaders, academics, thinktanks, policy makers and patients, in a short time frame. Background Information: Health inequalities are increasingly prevalent and the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the need for swift action in tackling them at a national level. The agenda for change in this area is a high priority for the government, with Sir Michael Marmot launching a report at the Conservative Party Conference 2021 stating that the health inequalities are widening, especially after the pandemic affected the UK's poorest communities the hardest. It is a key deliverable in the second chapter of the NHS Long Term Plan, where the NHS has pledged to take more and stronger action to reduce health inequalities. The Health Inequalities Improvement Team (HIIT) within NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSEI) have developed a population identification framework, Core20Plus5, which is designed to offer direction and to help focus efforts on improving health inequalities. 'Core20' is the most deprived 20% of the national population as identified by the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) and inclusion health groups such as people experiencing homelessness, for example. The 'Plus' groups are those who have been identified by ICSs that are experiencing poorer than average experience, access and/or outcomes of health but are not captured within the 'Core20'. These groups can include those living in rural/coastal areas, those with mulitmorbidities, ethnic minority communities and more. The '5' signifies the HIIT's five key clinical areas which have been identified as areas of concern. They are; hypertension case-finding and management, early cancer diagnosis, improving COPD, achieving continuity of maternity carer and annual health checks for those with severe mental illness. To aid the launch of Core20Plus5 the HIIT and NHSEI are seeking organisations that are able to deliver a National Core20Collaborative that aligns the work of quality improvement experts, leaders, academics, thinktanks, policy makers and patients, in a short time frame. Delivery on this needs to be swift because national action on tackling health inequalities is already overdue. Standards and Service Specification: We are looking to commission a Core20Collaborative that puts quality improvement at the forefront of its operation to support the rapid launch and delivery of health inequalities improvement through the Core20Plus5 programme, approved by the NHS England and NHS Improvement Board in June 2021.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012cf4a0-bd6c-435e-ab46-0137276bf922 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,421 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTITUTE FOR HEALTHCARE IMPROVEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2021 at 17:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012cf4a0-bd6c-435e-ab46-0137276bf922

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/012cf4a0-bd6c-435e-ab46-0137276bf922
  13th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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