--- title: "Stroke Support Service (Life after Stroke) for NHS Mid and South Essex ICB" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2687b156-f093-4dff-9c16-71a82e3e47e6" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2687b156-f093-4dff-9c16-71a82e3e47e6" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2687b156-f093-4dff-9c16-71a82e3e47e6.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2687b156-f093-4dff-9c16-71a82e3e47e6.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ATTAIN" published: "2023-10-31" --- # Stroke Support Service (Life after Stroke) for NHS Mid and South Essex ICB Buyer: ATTAIN Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2687b156-f093-4dff-9c16-71a82e3e47e6 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2687b156-f093-4dff-9c16-71a82e3e47e6) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2687b156-f093-4dff-9c16-71a82e3e47e6.json) ## Summary The NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to the Stroke Association for the provision of stroke support services in the East of England region. The contract, valued at £266,632, will run for 18 months from April 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024. The aim of the contract is to provide long-term personalised support to stroke survivors to enhance their quality of life. The procurement method used was a direct single tender action. The buying organisation for this tender is Attain, based in Basildon, England. The tender stage is now at the award phase, with a tender period ending on March 31, 2023. Businesses involved in community health services or those that provide support services to stroke survivors may find opportunities for growth through this tender. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable for this contract. The Stroke Association, a charity registered in England and Wales, successfully secured the contract and will be responsible for delivering the services. The geographical focus of the contract is the East of England region, providing services to stroke survivors and their families/carers. The contract aims to bridge the gap in support services for stroke survivors post-hospitalisation, creating a positive impact on their social, emotional, and physical wellbeing. ## Notice This is a Contract Award Notice to communicate a contract award made by the Authority, NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board, (hereinafter referred to as "the Authority") in compliance with their local standing financial instructions (SFIs). This Contract Award is made by the Authority to the Stroke Association for the provision of stroke support services (Life after Stroke services) within the Mid and South Essex geographical footprint. The contract duration is for 18 months from 01st April 2023 until 30th September 2024. The aggregate contract value is PS266,632.00. The aim of the Stroke Association Service is to provide and coordinate the long-term personalised support that people affected by stroke need to rebuild their lives by enhancing quality of life, increasing social and emotional wellbeing and to prevent further strokes. The Life After Stroke service will provide practical and emotional support to all new stroke survivors and their families/carers, usually up to 12 months post stroke. The service will work in an integrated way with health, social and voluntary sector Providers across the system. The Department of Health National Stroke Strategy (2007) emphasises the need for information to be provided to stroke survivors and their carers, along with support and advice to understand their condition. The impact of a stroke can often last a lifetime and it is critical that people affected receive support in the long-term to ensure they can lead the best possible life. The Stroke Association ensures that people receive the vital input and support they need following a stroke. A third of stroke survivors say that they feel abandoned upon leaving hospital and half report not receiving enough support when they need it. This will be a future focus area for the Stewardship Group. Concerning social impacts, a UK survey (McKevitt, 2011) of self-reported outcomes after stroke found that 52% of stroke survivors experienced a negative change in work activity, 67% a change for the worse in relation to leisure activities or interests, 18% a loss of income, 31% an increase in expenses, and 42% a negative impact on the relationship with their partner. Over half of respondents also reported needing more information about stroke, including diet, applying for benefits, aids and adaptations to the home and driving. It is critical that people affected by stroke receive the support they need in the long-term to rebuild their lives and lead the best life possible. The Stroke Recovery Service ensures that people affected by stroke receive the vital input and support they need. The Authority is publishing this Contract Award Notice in the Contracts Finder in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended by The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020) for spend above PS30,000. Additional information: This notice is being published to reflect the date by which the Authority has satisfied it's internal governance process and the Authority's signatures have been ascertained, not at the time of the proposed start-date of this contract. The Authority is publishing this Contract Award Notice in the Contracts Finder in accordance with the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (as amended by The Public Procurement (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020) for spend above PS30,000. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de7ed4f1-720b-4612-9db9-2802978858ea | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Oct 2023 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 30 Sep 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £266,632 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £266,632 | | 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 | ATTAIN | | Locality | BASILDON | | Post town | Southend-on-Sea | | Postcode | SS14 3HG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH37 Essex Thames Gateway | | Local authority | Basildon | | Electoral ward | Fryerns | | Westminster constituency | Basildon and Billericay | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | STROKE ASSOCIATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 31 Oct 2023 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de7ed4f1-720b-4612-9db9-2802978858ea ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de7ed4f1-720b-4612-9db9-2802978858ea 31st October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.midandsouthessex.ics.nhs.uk/ - https://www.stroke.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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