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title: "National Information Advice Service for NHS Continuing Healthcare"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2017-08-25"
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# National Information Advice Service for NHS Continuing Healthcare

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92949478-626e-485a-bd77-e465660ea850

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "National Information Advice Service for NHS Continuing Healthcare" is initiated by NHS England and falls under the category of legal advisory and information services. Currently in the planning stage, this engagement is aimed at appointing a provider for a national advice and information service regarding NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments. A market engagement session is scheduled for 5th September 2017, with an engagement end date set for 23rd February 2018. The service will cater to a wide geographic area, including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in legal advisory services, healthcare consulting, and information dissemination. Companies that have expertise in navigating complex operational patient pathways and an understanding of the relevant legislation will be particularly well-suited to compete. The growing demand for advice and guidance in this sector underscores the potential for business growth, especially for those capable of delivering high-quality support to NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups and patients alike.

## Notice

NHS England is holding a Market Engagement session on 5th September 2017 at 12 noon BST. Please confirm you attendance by emailing the enclosed address. You will then be sent joining instructions. NHS England wishes to appoint a suitably qualified provider, in the field of NHS Continuing Healthcare (NHS CHC). The contract will provide a national advice and information service for patients who are undergoing assessment, or have been assessed, for NHS CHC. Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) are the responsible bodies delivering NHS CHC to individuals, in accordance with the Department of Health's National Framework for NHS CHC (including the Operating Model). A core component of the Operating Model is to provide consistency and improve the individual and family experience of NHS CHC. The service was launched as a pilot in 2015 and has seen an exponential growth in the number of patients and health care staff seeking advice and guidance: * 38,000 visits to the information on the website; * 2,200 comprehensive written guides sent out to individuals; * 8,500 telephone consultations; and * 1,400 written consultations (web portal and email). The type of advice includes: * understanding of the complex operational patient pathways; and * detailed understanding of guidance & legislation for CHC.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8114f29a-ea74-4438-82a9-18766d3d35ba |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Aug 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79140000 - Legal advisory and information services

## Release History

- 25 Aug 2017 at 13:01 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8114f29a-ea74-4438-82a9-18766d3d35ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8114f29a-ea74-4438-82a9-18766d3d35ba
  25th August 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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