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title: "Homeless Health and Peer Support"
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# Homeless Health and Peer Support

Buyer: NHS NORTH WEST LONDON  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-400ce1e1-fbf3-4820-a32f-d6c7117115ee

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## Summary

The NHS North West London Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of "Homeless Health and Peer Support" services to Groundswell UK. The contract, valued at £483,345.51 GBP, aims to offer one-to-one engagement services for street homeless individuals and hostel-dwellers in North West London to facilitate access to health services. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period running from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, and the tender period ending on March 31, 2022.

This tender opportunity, suited for SMEs and VCSEs, creates avenues for businesses in health and social work services to engage in providing support to vulnerable populations. Businesses capable of offering practical support, facilitating access to services, and advocating for disadvantaged individuals can find growth opportunities in catering to the specific needs outlined in the tender requirements. The focus on building skills, confidence, and knowledge among clients aligns with the ethos of businesses dedicated to improving community well-being and addressing societal challenges.

## Notice

The contract has been awarded to Groundswell UK following market engagement to invite capable providers. Groundswell UK has been established as the only capable provider. NHS North West London Integrated Care Board ("NHS NW London ICB" or "ICB") required a homelessness peer advocacy service to serve the North West London homeless community. The provider shall offer a one-to-one engagement service for all street homeless people and homeless hostel-dwellers across the geography to enable them to make, attend and get value from health appointments. This includes: -giving people practical support (such as help with travel fares, reminders and accompaniment to appointments); -providing support in registering with a GP; -helping prepare people for appointments and, where appropriate, with understanding the content of the appointment; -explaining the roles of different professionals in the health service and enabling co- ordination of appointments; -helping individuals secure access to services; -safeguarding against individuals being disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their homelessness; and -the provider shall focus on building the skills, confidence and knowledge that will enable clients to access health services independently and appropriately. -peer advocates shall establish strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e16b81-d79c-4d66-bd67-0cc8684b5dcb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £483,345 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £483,345 |
| 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 NORTH WEST LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 5JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | GROUNDSWELL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2022 at 12:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e16b81-d79c-4d66-bd67-0cc8684b5dcb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/22e16b81-d79c-4d66-bd67-0cc8684b5dcb
  25th August 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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