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title: "Embedding VCSE into ICS's Partnership Programme"
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# Embedding VCSE into ICS's Partnership Programme

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND AND PROCUREMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7d19e415-53a9-486b-b21e-1f7a8f770308

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS England and Procurement, which is located in Leeds, UK. The title of the contract is "Embedding VCSE into ICS's Partnership Programme," classified under the industry category of development consultancy services. The tender was initiated with the aim of fostering partnerships within integrated care systems (ICSs) and has progressed to the award stage, with the contract officially awarded on 3rd September 2021. The contract period starts from 6th September 2021 and extends to 31st March 2022. This procurement followed a limited method, utilising a competitive quotation process and has a contract value of £99,927.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for organisations in the health and social care sector, particularly those involved in development consultancy and project management. Businesses with expertise in collaborating with voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors may find this contract particularly valuable. Additionally, firms that can offer innovative solutions to enhance service delivery within integrated care systems will be well-positioned to compete for this type of work, thereby fostering growth and establishing strategic partnerships in the healthcare landscape.

## Notice

Integrated care systems (ICSs) are new partnerships between the organisations that meet health and care needs across an area. ICSs involve the NHS, local councils and other important strategic partners such as the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in developing better and more convenient services, keeping people healthy and out of hospital and setting shared priorities for the future. NHS England and Improvement is working to facilitate effective partnership working between the VCSE sector and ICSs. The Voluntary Partnerships Team ICS VCSE Leadership programme was established in 2018/2019 to drive forward this work. The programme supports the development of VCSE leadership groups or alliances primarily at a system and place level and connecting into neighbourhoods.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b051eaa-5cd9-4c52-9be5-62d0f28da76f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £99,927 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £99,927 |
| 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 ENGLAND AND PROCUREMENT |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS2 7UE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NAVCA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 17 Sep 2021 at 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b051eaa-5cd9-4c52-9be5-62d0f28da76f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b051eaa-5cd9-4c52-9be5-62d0f28da76f
  17th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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