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title: "Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Patients Service in North East Essex"
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buyer: "ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD"
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# Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Patients Service in North East Essex

Buyer: ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6710319c-1140-4a70-b532-b0ae51a5c43c

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the "Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Patients Service" in North East Essex, initiated by NHS North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group on behalf of NHS England - Midlands and East. The contract was awarded to Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, valued at £73,740 and effective from 1st April 2018 to 31st March 2021. The procurement method was a direct tender under a single tender action, with the contract officially awarded on 15th March 2018. The tender was published on 18th October 2017, with a deadline for interested parties to submit quotes by 8th November 2017.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in primary medical services, particularly those with experience in supporting homeless patients or those referred to the SAS due to challenges such as violence or aggression. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs) may particularly benefit, as the scope of service allows for diverse providers to participate in the healthcare landscape in the East of England.

## Notice

This is a Contract Award Notice. In November 2017, NHS North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group, on behalf of NHS England - Midlands and East (East) (NHS Commissioning Board) invited suitably qualified service providers via Contracts Finder to submit Quotes for the provision of primary medical services to homeless patients and patients who have been referred onto the Special Allocation Scheme. The National contracts Finder advert did not yield any suitably qualified providers. Further due diligence was undertaken, leading to a Contract award to Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust for the provision of a Special Allocation Scheme (SAS) Patients Service in North East Essex

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b770b78d-f0e1-49b5-b423-d67276b9c38d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £73,740 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £73,740 |
| 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 | ATTAIN HEALTH MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 9QR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Highwoods |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (EPUT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2018 at 12:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b770b78d-f0e1-49b5-b423-d67276b9c38d
- 18 Oct 2017 at 10:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4475ce5f-d4b9-4cbc-ba7e-05d1dfc8bf65

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b770b78d-f0e1-49b5-b423-d67276b9c38d
  3rd April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4475ce5f-d4b9-4cbc-ba7e-05d1dfc8bf65
  18th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e88f518b-bf8a-4cae-b416-2dbd07ecdfea
  User Guide on how to use the BRAVO portal

## Notice URLs

- http://www.neessexccg.nhs.uk

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