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title: "Tower Hamlets Social Prescribing Service"
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# Tower Hamlets Social Prescribing Service

Buyer: NHS TOWER HAMLETS CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7afc884e-41e0-4450-925d-a977a73da73f

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## Summary

The NHS Tower Hamlets Clinical Commissioning Group has recently concluded the procurement process for the "Tower Hamlets Social Prescribing Service." This contract, valued at £1,607,105, falls within the Health Services category and is focused on supporting primary care through social prescribing initiatives. The tender period ended on 1st February 2019, with the contract period commencing on 1st April 2019 and lasting until 31st March 2024. Services will primarily be delivered in London, UK, by the successful supplier, Tower Hamlets GP Care Group CiC.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those operating in the health services sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can offer innovative solutions for social prescribing or have experience in primary care support services are well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The emphasis on person-centred planning and community engagement highlights a growing need for businesses adept at connecting healthcare with local social services, paving the way for impactful partnerships and initiatives that enhance community health outcomes.

## Notice

Social prescribing is a means of enabling primary care services to refer patients with social, emotional or practical needs to a range of local, non-clinical services. It involves the use of a link worker to engage patients in a process of person centred planning to support their health and wellbeing). Generally, the link worker will signpost and support the patient to access interventions provided by the voluntary and community sector.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4688f70-e4e4-49a5-ad13-c4eb16a27703 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,607,105 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,607,105 |
| 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 TOWER HAMLETS CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E1 4DG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI42 Tower Hamlets |
| Local authority | Tower Hamlets |
| Electoral ward | Bethnal Green East |
| Westminster constituency | Bethnal Green and Stepney |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TOWER HAMLETS GP CARE GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2019 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4688f70-e4e4-49a5-ad13-c4eb16a27703

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4688f70-e4e4-49a5-ad13-c4eb16a27703
  7th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=374651558
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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