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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f6ecc5e-722a-496f-8315-9d6e9f907511

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## Summary

NHS England is currently managing a limited tender titled "Embedding the VCSE in ICSs: Addressing barriers to integration" aimed at improving the integration of the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise Sector within Integrated Care Systems. This procurement process is set to begin on 22nd November 2021 and will run until 31st March 2022, with a tender period ending on 5th November 2021. The project, classified under health services, has a total estimated value of £100,000, with a minimum threshold of £75,000, and is located at Quarry Hill, Leeds, England.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) to demonstrate their expertise in social research and community health services. Businesses with capabilities in providing external learning and facilitation services, particularly those experienced in addressing integration barriers within healthcare contexts, would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in this process could enhance their visibility and contribute to their growth within the public sector.

## 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. For further information please follow the link below to apply - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f1d39aa-60b8-4efd-a1ad-f150dd47b4c1 |
| 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 | 26 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Nov 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 26 Oct 2021 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f1d39aa-60b8-4efd-a1ad-f150dd47b4c1
- 26 Oct 2021 at 15:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20fd68b6-b54f-496b-ac76-56e01b12ffca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f1d39aa-60b8-4efd-a1ad-f150dd47b4c1
  26th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20fd68b6-b54f-496b-ac76-56e01b12ffca
  26th October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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