--- title: "NWL0120 Provision of Voluntary & Community Sector Services under a Strategic Partner model in North West London" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b937584c-8b6d-4ddd-bd22-8f669bd0b30b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b937584c-8b6d-4ddd-bd22-8f669bd0b30b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b937584c-8b6d-4ddd-bd22-8f669bd0b30b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b937584c-8b6d-4ddd-bd22-8f669bd0b30b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS NORTH WEST LONDON" published: "2022-08-02" --- # NWL0120 Provision of Voluntary & Community Sector Services under a Strategic Partner model in North West London Buyer: NHS NORTH WEST LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b937584c-8b6d-4ddd-bd22-8f669bd0b30b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b937584c-8b6d-4ddd-bd22-8f669bd0b30b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b937584c-8b6d-4ddd-bd22-8f669bd0b30b.json) ## Summary NHS North West London is initiating a procurement process for the "Provision of Voluntary & Community Sector Services under a Strategic Partner model" in the London Boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea & Westminster. This contract aims to enhance local health outcomes by engaging the voluntary and community sector. The current stage of the procurement is planning, with an engagement end date set for 29th August 2022. If approved, the planned commencement date for the contract is 1st April 2023, with an estimated annual value between £600,000 and £1,400,000. Interested parties are invited to participate in an online engagement event scheduled for late August or early September 2022 to discuss service delivery requirements. This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the voluntary and community sectors, to expand their operations by collaborating with NHS North West London. Companies specialising in community health services, asset-based approaches to health, and those experienced in managing local partnerships may find this tender highly suitable. The successful strategic partner will oversee the distribution of funding, manage service delivery, and engage with local organisations, thereby fostering collaborative efforts to address health inequalities and improve the well-being of residents in the area. ## Notice NHS NW London is considering procuring a contract for the provision of Voluntary & Community Sector Services under a Strategic Partner model. The model, & services provided through it, would operate in the London Boroughs of Kensington and Chelsea & Westminster (the Bi-Borough). This is a potentially important development in the Bi-Borough Placed Based Partnership, aimed at giving the voluntary & community sector a greater role in meeting local needs, & improving health outcomes, via an asset-based approach. Details of the contract are only estimated at this stage & are subject to NHS NW London approving a business case. However, if a strategic partner approach is adopted, the planned contract commencement would be 1st April 2023 with mobilisation from December 2022 & January 2023. It is also likely that the contract will be a long-term arrangement (3 years+), &, based on the value of current contracts, between PS600,000 & PS1,400,000 per year. The purpose of this PIN is to invite interested providers to an online engagement event in late August / early September 2022 to introduce the likely delivery requirements, & invite a two way conversation to develop ideas on the design & delivery of the proposed approach. Email Shuhela.hannan@nhs.net to register. It is anticipated that the Strategic Partner would be responsible for managing the distribution of funding to local voluntary & community groups in the Bi-Borough, overseeing service delivery & sub-contractor relations with local voluntary & community groups providing services. Requirements of the strategic partner role could include: -Developing a process for inviting & assessing bids from local organisations for self care services that will have a positive impact on a range of health outcomes & priorities of the local Place Based Partnership, including addressing health inequalities. -Identifying local self-care needs by undertaking co-production events within local communities, working with NHS organisations & other partners, & assessing other sources of information on population health. -Identify & meet gaps by adjusting provision to meet the needs of residents within the contract value. -Establishing sub-contracting relationships with provider organisations. -Putting in place the financial infrastructure to distribute of grants to local provider organisations. -Having close, supportive relationships with a network of local providers, including training and support offers. -Establishing a consistent process of recording & reporting of activity & outcomes by service providers; -Regular contract monitoring meetings to oversee service delivery. -Managing local social prescribing pathways & infrastructure. -Working with local partners, including Primary Care, NHS providers & Local Authorities to improve local integrated care services. -Attending regular contract monitoring meetings with NHS NW London, & the preparation of contract & quality reports to agreed timescales. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53455d7e-218d-4f4e-8595-973a443ed886 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Aug 2022 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 29 Aug 2022 | | 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 NORTH WEST LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North West London | | Postcode | NW1 5JD | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West | | ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London | | Local authority | Westminster | | Electoral ward | Marylebone | | Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 75200000 - Provision of services to the community - 85100000 - Health services - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 2 Aug 2022 at 07:24 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53455d7e-218d-4f4e-8595-973a443ed886 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53455d7e-218d-4f4e-8595-973a443ed886 2nd August 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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