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title: "Provision of a Peer Support and Befriending Service"
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# Provision of a Peer Support and Befriending Service

Buyer: GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-76a9cbf2-051e-4e29-bafe-b372a49a84b0

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## Summary

The NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is seeking to award a contract for the "Provision of a Peer Support and Befriending Service" aimed at enhancing health and social outcomes for individuals living with or caring for stroke, dementia, or other long-term conditions. The current procurement process is at the award stage, with a contract value of £142,200 over an initial three-year term, commencing from 1 May 2018, with the possibility of a two-year extension. Interested organisations were required to submit details by 1 December 2017 to ensure participation in this service provision across the South West of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in health and social care services, particularly those that focus on peer support and community engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given their agility and community ties, which align well with the peer support objectives outlined by NHS Gloucestershire CCG. This initiative not only aims to improve public health outcomes but also provides a reliable income stream for successful bidders through annual contracts.

## Notice

NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) seeks expressions of interest from suitably qualified organisations that have the necessary capability and capacity to provide a county-wide peer support and befriending service for people living with or caring for stroke, dementia or other Long Term Conditions. The service will contribute to improved health and social outcomes for individuals and families by: * Delivering a model of peer support and befriending that: o Incorporates disease prevention and risk reduction through promoting a healthy heart, healthy mind approach o Is strengths based and person-centred o Promotes self-care through enabling and empowering individuals o Is accessible within local communities across Gloucestershire * Works closely with health, social care, voluntary, charitable services and community groups to support healthy living and recovery from ill health * Provides skills to people with lived experience living with stroke, dementia or other Long Term Conditions to deliver peer support and befriending as a Volunteer Befriender The present service is provided by a single provider. NHS Gloucestershire CCG intends to award a new contract for an initial period of 3 years with option to extend for a further 2 year period. The successful bidder will receive an annual contract value of PS47,400 per annum for the contract period (including the 2 year extension option). Organisations interested in providing this service should request Invitation to Tender (ITT) documentation by contacting Paul Wilkinson, Procurement Specialist, NHS Gloucestershire CCG at paul.wilkinson2@nhs.net no later than 5pm Wednesday 22 November 2017. Competed tender submissions must be returned no later than 12.00noon, Friday 1 December 2017.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3cb0efa-5da2-45bf-b5a0-d33c9c579397 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2018 - 30 Apr 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £142,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £142,200 |
| 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 | GLOUCESTERSHIRE HEALTH AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL3 4FE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Tewkesbury |
| Electoral ward | Churchdown Brookfield with Hucclecote |
| Westminster constituency | North Cotswolds |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CREATIVE SUSTAINABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 16 Jul 2018 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3cb0efa-5da2-45bf-b5a0-d33c9c579397
- 3 Nov 2017 at 15:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce03674e-65fc-475c-a043-409aa7c91c91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f3cb0efa-5da2-45bf-b5a0-d33c9c579397
  16th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ce03674e-65fc-475c-a043-409aa7c91c91
  3rd November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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