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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: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e7deed7-5f58-4f24-be8d-b087d6c5616e

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## Summary

The NHS South Tyneside Clinical Commissioning Group is seeking proposals for the "A Better U (ABU) Coaching Service," aimed at delivering a community-based social prescribing service in the South Tyneside locality. This open tender, classified under health and social work services, was published on 19th November 2018 and has a deadline for submissions set for 17th December 2018. The service is intended to commence on 1st May 2019 and will last for three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension based on performance. The total budget allocated for this contract is £161,717, with activities expected to take place in the North East of England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in coaching or community health initiatives. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the procurement process encourages participation from these sectors. Engaging in this opportunity could help enhance service offerings and expand market presence within the growing sector of social healthcare services.

## 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/644eb295-f936-416c-a497-60eb848f0a35 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £161,717 |
| 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 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Nov 2018 at 17:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644eb295-f936-416c-a497-60eb848f0a35

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644eb295-f936-416c-a497-60eb848f0a35
  19th November 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV155921
  NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the myTenders Web Site at the link provided.

## Notice URLs

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

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