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title: "NHS Continuing Healthcare Information and Advice Service"
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# NHS Continuing Healthcare Information and Advice Service

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf6ea8f5-e22f-4fae-86c0-7176cf553b31

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## Summary

The NHS England is looking to procure an independent national Information and Advice Service for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). This service is intended to provide comprehensive literature on all aspects of the NHS CHC process along with specialist advice. The contract, open for a 24-month period with a 12-month extension option pending approvals, has a value of £660,000. The procurement method is an open procedure above threshold, with the tender period closing on February 14, 2023. The contract will be effective from April 1, 2023, until March 31, 2026, and is relevant to health services, guidance services, and miscellaneous health services in the UK.

This tender for the NHS CHC Information and Advice Service presents an opportunity for businesses in the health services, guidance services, and miscellaneous health services sectors to engage in a substantial contract with potential for growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organizations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to the stated suitability for such entities. The procurement process provides a chance for interested businesses to contribute specialised knowledge and services in the healthcare sector, fostering innovation and collaboration in support of NHS CHC policies and legislation.

## Notice

NHSE seeks to procure an independent national Information and Advice Service for NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC). The service is expected to provide comprehensive literature about all aspects of the NHS CHC process, as well as specialist advice on NHS CHC through verbal and written consultations. Individuals working in this area need to understand the complexities of NHS CHC policy, process, and legislation. This contract with be for 24 months with the option to extend for a further 12 months subject to approvals. Further information is available via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/501d4df4-b1e4-4edd-8619-95eba64c1a83 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £660,000 |
| 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 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85312310 - Guidance services

## Release History

- 18 Jan 2023 at 13:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/501d4df4-b1e4-4edd-8619-95eba64c1a83
- 12 Jan 2023 at 17:29 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1111eb6-8f48-4f56-9aed-8e15917fca7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/501d4df4-b1e4-4edd-8619-95eba64c1a83
  18th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d1111eb6-8f48-4f56-9aed-8e15917fca7d
  12th January 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome

## Provenance

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