--- title: "Making Connections - Social Prescribing (NEHF)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4fd7c406-3447-421d-87ab-7b93d4a75e77" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4fd7c406-3447-421d-87ab-7b93d4a75e77" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fd7c406-3447-421d-87ab-7b93d4a75e77.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fd7c406-3447-421d-87ab-7b93d4a75e77.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE" published: "2019-08-14" --- # Making Connections - Social Prescribing (NEHF) Buyer: SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4fd7c406-3447-421d-87ab-7b93d4a75e77 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4fd7c406-3447-421d-87ab-7b93d4a75e77) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4fd7c406-3447-421d-87ab-7b93d4a75e77.json) ## Summary The South of England Procurement Centre is initiating the procurement process titled "Making Connections - Social Prescribing (NEHF)" aimed at delivering health and social work services within the South West region of the United Kingdom. Currently at the planning stage, this tender anticipates the end of engagement on 16th September 2019. Businesses looking to participate must respond to the Request For Information (RFI) to express their interest. The current contract is to be issued following the completion of the tender process, which seeks to fulfil the service requirements identified in the documentation. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the voluntary and community sector (VSCE), as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can provide social prescribing services. Companies familiar with local health and social care systems, as well as those experienced in community outreach and support, would be particularly competitive. Engaging with the procurement process allows businesses to expand their service offerings and deepen their impact in the community by supporting individuals in achieving better health and wellbeing outcomes. ## Notice 1. Background 1.1. Social prescribing is a way for local agencies to refer people to a link worker or coordinator. Link workers/coordinators give people time, focusing on 'what matters to me' and taking a holistic approach to people's health and wellbeing. They connect people to community-led services and statutory services for practical and emotional support. This requires them to be an embedded part of the local community, understanding what support is available for people to access. 1.2. In North East Hampshire and Farnham Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) social prescribing services were initially piloted in one area of the geography prior to the service being rolled out to all areas in July 2016. 1.3. This service is called Making Connections and is currently provided by Hart Voluntary Action in partnership with other charitable organisations. 1.4. An independent evaluation of the service was conducted in March 2018 which found good evidence that the service was making a positive impact on the lives of people who accessed Making Connections and how they felt about the important things in life. 1.5. The contract with the current provider, Hart Voluntary Action, is now reaching its expiry date. To inform the commissioning intentions of the CCG, expressions of interest are sought from voluntary sector providers that are able to demonstrate that they can fulfil the service requirements listed in this document including knowledge of local services, stakeholders and systems. This can be done by completing the request for information form by the 16th September 2019 and returning via the following email address:. nehfccg.commissioning@nhs.net 2. Current service 2.1. Referrals to Making Connections can be made from a number of sources including self-referral, external agencies or NHS bodies. A target of 600 referrals per annum is included in the contract. 2.2. The current service has four elements: 2.2.1. Triage - Those referred receive a telephone triage from a senior Making Connections coordinator upon receipt of the referral by the service 2.2.2. Signposting - Those referred may be signposted to a local service that they will benefit from being connected with 2.2.3. Bespoke support - The service aims to support people with a wide range of social and non-medical needs, particularly isolation, offering them a period of focused and bespoke support. The Making Connection coordinators undertake a face to face guided conversation with individuals to understand their circumstances and what they want to change or improve. The coordinator then uses this to develop an action plan with clear goals that can be agreed with the person; actively helping them to meet these goals. The indicative length of time bespoke support is provided for is 12 weeks 2.2.4. Volunteer coordination - Recruitment, management and supervision of service volunteers 3. Future service elements 3.1. From the 2019/2020 financial year onwards NHS England have provi ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/960b9fae-b4bf-4024-8b60-47912b2d0ecf | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Aug 2019 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 16 Sep 2019 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTH OF ENGLAND PROCUREMENT CENTRE | | Locality | SOUTHAMPTON | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO30 2FY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Eastleigh | | Electoral ward | Hedge End North | | Westminster constituency | Hamble Valley | | Delivery location | TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 14 Aug 2019 at 11:58 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/960b9fae-b4bf-4024-8b60-47912b2d0ecf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/960b9fae-b4bf-4024-8b60-47912b2d0ecf 14th August 2019 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/12473a87-165b-4f1e-a5c4-69fd51f1b00b Request For Information (RFI) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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