--- title: "2021-0223 Camden and Islington HIV Support Service" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3250c63d-c59b-49a2-b44d-10a99a0a478e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3250c63d-c59b-49a2-b44d-10a99a0a478e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3250c63d-c59b-49a2-b44d-10a99a0a478e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3250c63d-c59b-49a2-b44d-10a99a0a478e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ISLINGTON COUNCIL" published: "2021-08-13" --- # 2021-0223 Camden and Islington HIV Support Service Buyer: ISLINGTON COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3250c63d-c59b-49a2-b44d-10a99a0a478e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3250c63d-c59b-49a2-b44d-10a99a0a478e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3250c63d-c59b-49a2-b44d-10a99a0a478e.json) ## Summary The Islington Council is conducting a procurement process for the "2021-0223 Camden and Islington HIV Support Service," which is focused on delivering high-quality support services to adults affected by HIV in Camden and Islington, England. This service is classified under the Health and social work services category and is valued at £825,200. The tender period ended on 17th September 2021, while the contract commenced on 1st April 2022 and will continue until 31st March 2027. The procurement method used for this process is an open procedure, which allows for negotiations to be incorporated if necessary. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs), voluntary sector organisations, and social enterprises that possess experience in providing HIV support services. Bidders are encouraged to form consortia or collaborative partnerships to meet the varied demands of the service requirements. Organisations that can demonstrate their capability to offer both one-to-one and group support, create a welcoming environment for users, and effectively manage community-based partnerships would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. ## Notice This service will provide high quality HIV support to adults over the age of 18 who are living with or affected by an HIV diagnosis. The service will provide several areas of support including physical and mental health, and equip service users with the knowledge and tools to best manage their diagnosis, relationships and wellbeing. The 'Core Offer' will be comprised of: Provision of support services covering physical and mental health, wellbeing, information and advice, training and knowledge and signposting. All services need to be accessible for a wide range of service users and include a combination of online and face-to-face service provision from accessible locations within the boroughs of Camden and Islington. The demands for the service will require a wide range of skills so bidders may wish to form consortia/lead provider models to address this. The Council encourages all types of organisation who meet the qualitative selection criteria including Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations, Social Enterprises or not for profit enterprises, and small to medium enterprises (SME) to tender. The service will work jointly with Camden and Islington Councils, local Voluntary Community Sector services and health partners to provide support to service users. All prospective providers bidding must have experience of providing support services to people living with or affected by an HIV diagnosis. All prospective providers bidding should evidence they can, and will: Offer one-to-one and group level support for service users with identified needs. Provide a safe and welcoming environment, free from stigma. Provide timely access to the service with options for signposting when necessary. Maintain a stable staffing structure in order to fulfil contractual obligations. Embed service user feedback and coproduction into service delivery. Effectively manage partnerships with community based services. Full details are available on the London Tenders Portal, https://procontract.due-north.com contract ref: 2021-0223 Camden and Islington HIV Support Service ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7753e3e9-86ba-48e8-8563-cb04c20fbabd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Aug 2021 | | Submission deadline | 17 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £825,200 | | 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 | ISLINGTON COUNCIL | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N7 7EP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Finsbury Park | | Westminster constituency | Islington North | | 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 - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 13 Aug 2021 at 15:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7753e3e9-86ba-48e8-8563-cb04c20fbabd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7753e3e9-86ba-48e8-8563-cb04c20fbabd 13th August 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.islington.gov.uk/ - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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