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title: "SWB - Improving Local Access Consultation Partner"
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# SWB - Improving Local Access Consultation Partner

Buyer: NHS ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cd76ea5-62b6-464b-8d5c-390ef01d92ad

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## Summary

The Sandwell and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Group (SWBCCG) has initiated a tender titled "SWB - Improving Local Access Consultation Partner" for the provision of consultation services regarding access to primary, community, and urgent care in the region. This procurement is set in the health services industry and takes place in West Bromwich, England. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with expressions of interest due by 21st December 2017. The contract is valued at £25,000 and is structured as an open procedure, which allows any interested parties to submit proposals.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) focused on health services and consultation. Businesses that specialise in community engagement, healthcare consultancy, or related services would be particularly well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this project can help these organisations grow by establishing vital partnerships with the NHS and enhancing their reputation in the healthcare sector.

## Notice

Sandwell and West Birmingham Clinical Commissioning Group (SWBCCG) invite Expressions of Interest (EOI) and proposals from organisations who wish to be considered for participation in a tender process to run a formal consultation exercise 'What access to primary, community and urgent care services should look like in the future'. This is includes consulting on the potential closure of two local Walk in Centre's across the Sandwell and West Birmingham footprint. The EOI (see attachments) includes a brief description of the proposed services and requirements, and instructions on how to respond. Additional information: Please read attachment for full details of project, timescales and submission requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c93b41b-c569-4a2f-9b9b-3aab9420d484 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Dec 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2018 - 4 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 ARDEN AND GREATER EAST MIDLANDS COMMISSIONING SUPPORT UNIT |
| Locality | WEST BROMWICH |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B70 9LD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | West Bromwich Central |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 6 Dec 2017 at 16:01 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c93b41b-c569-4a2f-9b9b-3aab9420d484

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4c93b41b-c569-4a2f-9b9b-3aab9420d484
  6th December 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/30f3d306-d821-4580-ba29-8a19ad133ae9
  Overview of Requirements Document - Please Read

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