--- title: "Peer support and patient engagement services for adults with an eating disorder (Kent and Medway)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6adbb5e7-7135-425a-bc0e-ef388457ba4e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6adbb5e7-7135-425a-bc0e-ef388457ba4e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6adbb5e7-7135-425a-bc0e-ef388457ba4e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6adbb5e7-7135-425a-bc0e-ef388457ba4e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS" published: "2022-02-03" --- # Peer support and patient engagement services for adults with an eating disorder (Kent and Medway) Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6adbb5e7-7135-425a-bc0e-ef388457ba4e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6adbb5e7-7135-425a-bc0e-ef388457ba4e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6adbb5e7-7135-425a-bc0e-ef388457ba4e.json) ## Summary NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands is seeking tenders for "Peer support and patient engagement services for adults with an eating disorder" within the health services sector, specifically aimed at the Kent and Medway region. The tender process is currently active, and prospective bidders must express their interest by 17:00 on 18th February 2022. The contract is set to commence on or before 1st April 2022, lasting for 24 months with the possibility of a 12-month extension. Providers are encouraged to take note that the contract value is capped at £100,000 per annum, and the procurement adheres to the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime threshold. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health services, particularly those with experience in peer support and engagement strategies for mental health issues. Businesses equipped to deliver training, mentorship, and educational programmes in eating disorders would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging with this procurement could enhance service offerings and expand market presence in the health and social care sector. ## Notice Patient nonattendance and failure to engage with eating disorder services can be costly to the individual in terms of the delay in obtaining appropriate timely treatment and the unnecessary suffering and discomfort this may entail. NHS Kent and Medway CCG intend to commission a peer support and patient engagement services for adults with an eating disorder in the Kent and Medway region. Two peer support workers and involvement representatives will work with The Kent and Medway All Age Eating Disorder Service to aid patient engagement and participation. Peer Support workers support the recovery model, act as a mentor, assist in delivery of peer support groups as well as eating disorder training, education, and awareness (with appropriate training and clinical supervision). The CCG would expect the indicative activity to be around 75 service users and 25 carers to be supported per annum. Further details relating to the service can be found in the attached service specification included as part of this notice. The contract will be for 24 months with the option to extend for up to a further 12 months. Providers who are able to deliver and are interested in bidding for this contract must express an interest by the deadline. The Service being procured is a Schedule 3 (Health) Service, however the value of the contract falls below the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime threshold. Instructions for expressing an interest via the EU Supply eProcurement Portal are detailed below. 1. Go to https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK and click the link to register (If your organisation has not registered previously) 2. Once registered, login in to the system and look for 'quote/tender' reference: 49625 - Peer support and patient engagement services for adults with an eating disorder (Kent and Medway). For any technical support relating to the EU Supply eProcurement Portal, please contact the e-tendering helpdesk on 0800 840 2050 or support@eu-supply.com Another notice relating to this opportunity will NOT be published. Only providers who have expressed a formal expression of interest, in line with instructions detailed within the EU Supply eProcurement Portal , will be invited to bid for this contract. (Further details relating to this process and the contract opportunity can be obtained via the eProcurement Portal). If you are able to deliver and are interested in bidding for this service, an expression of interest must be submitted no later than 17:00 on Friday 18th February 2022. Please note, the CCG intention is for the service to commence on or before the 1st April 2022. Additional information: The maximum contract value available for this service will be PS100,000 per annum. The contract duration will be 24 months with an option to extend for up to a further 12 months. The form of contract to be entered into will be the NHS Standard Contract (Shorter form). The latest version of this agreement can be found via the link included in this notice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d796e14f-313b-41c3-bd7c-36b4591ae216 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Other - This procurement is for a schedule 3 (Health) service. However, the value of the contract falls below the Public Contract Regulations 2015 Light Touch Regime threshold. | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 17 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2025 | | 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 | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS | | Locality | OLDBURY | | Post town | Birmingham | | Postcode | B69 3DE | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell | | Local authority | Sandwell | | Electoral ward | Oldbury | | Westminster constituency | West Bromwich | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 3 Feb 2022 at 19:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d796e14f-313b-41c3-bd7c-36b4591ae216 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d796e14f-313b-41c3-bd7c-36b4591ae216 3rd February 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88cbe81e-7065-4c57-ad49-ed0fdd092fc6 NHS Kent and Medway service specification for Peer support and patient engagement services for adults with an eating disorder - https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=UK EU Supply eProcurement Portal Link - https://www.england.nhs.uk/nhs-standard-contract/21-22/shorter-form-nhs-standard-contract-2021-22-particulars-service-conditions-general-conditions/ NHS Standard Contract (Shorter Form) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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