---
title: "Community Service - Covid-19 Response"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d24f397d-41bd-437a-9883-9fc616c07b04"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d24f397d-41bd-437a-9883-9fc616c07b04"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d24f397d-41bd-437a-9883-9fc616c07b04.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d24f397d-41bd-437a-9883-9fc616c07b04.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS ENGLAND"
published: "2020-07-09"
---

# Community Service - Covid-19 Response

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d24f397d-41bd-437a-9883-9fc616c07b04

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d24f397d-41bd-437a-9883-9fc616c07b04)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d24f397d-41bd-437a-9883-9fc616c07b04.json)

## Summary

NHS England has successfully awarded a contract for the "Community Service - Covid-19 Response," aimed at providing essential community support services in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic. This award, valued at £100,000, falls under the classification of training services and health services, focusing on a range of support initiatives such as expert leadership, educational resources, and guidance for end-of-life care. The procurement process was conducted as a single tender action below the threshold and was completed as of 1st May 2020.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in support services, particularly those that cater to healthcare and community-based initiatives. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the services required. With a focus on delivering Covid-19 related assistance, companies that can provide innovative solutions and expertise in community health and training services are encouraged to explore similar future opportunities for growth in the public procurement sector.

## Notice

Community Support Services - Covid 19, specifically: To support the 'Discharge and social care cell' and specifically the community services workstream 1. Expert Leaders Group 2. Education resources 3. Facilitated access to the QNI networks 4. Monthly dissemination of advice and guidance and rapid insight 5. Do Not Attempt Resuscitation (DNAR) support and guidance 6. Development of elements of the District Nurse 10 Point Plan to support the recovery phase of Covid19 7. End of Life Care: application of guidance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ba5a40-5efe-442b-8b7a-0cb721499ba0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2020 - 30 Oct 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | LS1 7UE |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QUEEN'S NURSING INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80500000 - Training services
- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2020 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ba5a40-5efe-442b-8b7a-0cb721499ba0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72ba5a40-5efe-442b-8b7a-0cb721499ba0
  9th July 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d24f397d-41bd-437a-9883-9fc616c07b04. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d24f397d-41bd-437a-9883-9fc616c07b04.json.