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title: "A Better U (ABU) Coaching Service"
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# A Better U (ABU) Coaching Service

Buyer: NHS SOUTH TYNESIDE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8840d650-f0fb-492c-bcda-5e0e7bfff59b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the NHS South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group commissioning the "A Better U (ABU) Coaching Service" aimed at providing community-based social prescribing services across South Tyneside for individuals with COPD or Diabetes. This open tender process was initiated on 1st May 2019 and is set to last for three years, with the option to extend for a further two years, contingent on satisfactory performance. The total value of this contract amounts to £807,635 and the tendering period closed on 1st January 2019. The delivery is located in the North East region of England and falls under the health and social work services industry category.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare and social services sectors, particularly those that specialise in coaching and community health initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as they can offer tailored, locally-based solutions that align with the commissioning authority's objectives. Engaging in this tender can help businesses expand their portfolios and enhance their visibility in the public sector marketplace.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are working for and on behalf of NHS South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group who wish to commission A Better U Coaching Service for the South Tyneside localityThe aim of the service is to provide a community based social prescribing service, delivered across South Tyneside, aimed at people with COPD or Diabetes.The service is to commence from 01 May 2019 for a period of 3 years with an option to extend for 2 years subject to satisfactory performance and at the discretion of the Contracting Authority

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/482a6345-7c2e-431b-a78a-49620e7bf004 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £807,635 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £807,635 |
| 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 SOUTH TYNESIDE CLINICAL COMMISSIONING GROUP |
| Locality | JARROW |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE32 5NN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Monkton |
| Westminster constituency | Jarrow and Gateshead East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST CONTACT CLINICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2019 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/482a6345-7c2e-431b-a78a-49620e7bf004

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/482a6345-7c2e-431b-a78a-49620e7bf004
  11th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR156731
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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