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title: "Older People's Sounding Board- ITQ"
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current_stage: "Tender"
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published: "2021-11-04"
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# Older People's Sounding Board- ITQ

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27ad1e1a-50ec-4b19-bbb7-abc17e8e1da5

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns NHS England, which is soliciting tenders for the “Older People's Sounding Board- ITQ”. This initiative falls under the community health services category and is based in Leeds, England. The current procurement stage is the Tender phase, with applications closing on 22nd November 2021. The total contract value is set at £85,000, and the contract period will commence on 6th December 2021 and conclude on 31st March 2023. The procurement method is classified as 'limited', specifically utilising a competitive quotation process below the threshold.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on community health services, particularly those with capabilities in engaging with diverse populations and partnering with user-led organisations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract well-suited for their expertise, particularly in ensuring active participation of older individuals in decision-making processes within the NHS. The ability to employ both face-to-face and digital engagement methods will be crucial for prospective suppliers.

## Notice

An exciting opportunity to further develop an Older People's Sounding Board working with older people as partners to influence NHS England and NHS Improvement's decision making. The Public Participation team at NHSEI have released an 'Invitation to Quote' (ITQ) to commission a supplier to deliver the Older People's Sounding Board. Building on the Sounding Board's progress made since its formation in 2016, the supplier(s) will be adept at working with people from diverse backgrounds. They will ideally have experience of partnering with user led organisations. A readiness to adopt and adapt both face-to-face and via digital engagement methods, ensuring great listening opportunities for clinicians, policymakers and commissioners, is needed. To apply for this opportunity please follow the below link - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ca4319-8ccd-4b12-991c-13e586a5e44c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2021 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ca4319-8ccd-4b12-991c-13e586a5e44c
- 4 Nov 2021 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38ef8f40-c124-4e8e-8c02-b71c4e716d6b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/79ca4319-8ccd-4b12-991c-13e586a5e44c
  4th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/38ef8f40-c124-4e8e-8c02-b71c4e716d6b
  4th November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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