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title: "Embedding the VCSE in ICSs: Addressing barriers to integration"
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# Embedding the VCSE in ICSs: Addressing barriers to integration

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1cf6a685-0270-44cc-af3b-656b1a228e61

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## Summary

NHS England is undertaking a procurement for the provision of an external learning and facilitation partner to aid in embedding the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Sector (VCSE) within Integrated Care Systems. The contract, titled "Embedding the VCSE in ICSs: Addressing barriers to integration," is classified under health services with a value of £100,000. The procurement process followed a limited competitive quotation method, with the tender period concluding on 12th November 2021. The contract is set to commence on 1st December 2021 and will run until 31st March 2022, with the delivery address located in Leeds, England.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and VCSEs looking to engage in healthcare-related services. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions and facilitation skills aimed at enhancing integration in health systems would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The collaborative nature of the project offers a chance for organisations with experience in community engagement and social enterprise to contribute to improving health system accessibility.

## Notice

NHS England is completing a quotes exercise for the provision of an external learning and facilitation partner(s) to explore and offer solutions on how best to address barriers faced in Embedding the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Sector (VCSE) in Integrated Care Systems. We expect the proposed engagement to start of the 22nd November 2021and by delivered by 31st March 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0a221cb-95e9-46bb-8440-235657556274 |
| 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 | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,890 |
| 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 | THE KING'S FUND |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 26 Nov 2021 at 14:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0a221cb-95e9-46bb-8440-235657556274

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0a221cb-95e9-46bb-8440-235657556274
  26th November 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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