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title: "WHPC00244 Rev2 - Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Support service - AWARD"
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# WHPC00244 Rev2 - Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Support service - AWARD

Buyer: WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e3c9cdc0-b9e8-4db4-b4e3-fbf4df8108fb

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Support service, initiated by Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, has reached the award stage. This contract, with a focus on health and social work services, was awarded on 20th July 2017, following an open procurement method. Although the procurement period ended on 29th May 2017, the contract is set to commence on 1st August 2017 and will run until 31st July 2019. The service aims to improve the quality of life for individuals affected by haemoglobinopathies in the West Midlands region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in health service provision, particularly those offering counselling, patient education, and support services related to chronic conditions. Companies specialising in healthcare, community health services, or advocacy for patients and carers would be well-positioned to compete. The focus on early detection and care coordination also encourages proposals from organisations with expertise in liaising with a range of healthcare providers and social services.

## Notice

The main objectives are to: Support the antenatal screening programme and offer counselling to pregnant women and couples affected by haemoglobinopathies in a timely manner and facilitate informed choices in regards to their present and future pregnancies. Deliver counselling to those with Haemoglobin variants (newborns and families) and those who would like to know their haemoglobin status. Improve the quality of life, reduce complications and achieve the lowest possible mortality and morbidity rates for SCD and Thalassaemia through newborn screening, early detection, prophylaxis and treatment of these conditions. Provide education and support to patients and carers for self/home management of long term conditions and adherence with home medication. Provide support to patients and carers in home management of milder sickle cell crises and support after discharge from hospital. Provide efficient support to individuals and families affected by Haemoglobinopathy by co-ordinating care by liaising with GPs, hospitals, community health services, social services, educational, welfare services, maternity genetic counselling service and other agencies. Improve the quality of life of those who are affected by providing assistance in accessing relevant provision. Establish and facilitate local user groups and forums and provide support and educational resource by providing up to date knowledge about Haemoglobinopathies. Deliver health promotion, preventative work, raising community awareness of Haemoglobinopathies and of the services available to those who are affected or concerned about these conditions. Increase awareness to professional in a range of organisations such as: schools GP's etc Improve early identification of complications Minimise hospital admission The Contract budget is in the region of PS45-PS50k per annum.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/205c7aea-a243-43e6-b1bb-723d96a0efbb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jul 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jul 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2019 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WALSALL HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST |
| Locality | WALSALL |
| Post town | Walsall |
| Postcode | WS2 9PS |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG38 Walsall |
| Local authority | Walsall |
| Electoral ward | Pleck |
| Westminster constituency | Walsall and Bloxwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SICKLE CELL & THALASSAEMIA SUPPORT PROJECT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2017 at 13:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/205c7aea-a243-43e6-b1bb-723d96a0efbb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/205c7aea-a243-43e6-b1bb-723d96a0efbb
  20th July 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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