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title: "Embedding the VCSE in Integrated Care Systems"
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# Embedding the VCSE in Integrated Care Systems

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e8bc008d-ac35-4d5f-8ef4-320233402601

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## Summary

The contracting authority for this public procurement process is NHS England, with the title "Embedding the VCSE in Integrated Care Systems." The procurement falls under the industry category of education and training services, with a contract value of £75,000 GBP and a minimum value of £114,984 GBP. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold. The tender period ended on 26th October 2023, with a contract period starting on 10th November 2023 and ending on 31st March 2024.

This tender opportunity is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses in the education and training services sector would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The focus of the tender is on embedding VCSE within Integrated Care Systems, offering a chance for growth and collaboration within the healthcare industry. Interested parties should align their proposals with the NHS England framework and objectives to enhance their competitiveness.

## Notice

The Voluntary Partnerships Team has developed a maturity matrix that supports the delivery of the NHSE national development programme: Embedding the VCSE within ICSs. The team aims to further develop this matrix into a self-sustaining tool.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/758e9486-e95b-404e-a6c8-c5a81ded4285 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 10 Nov 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £75,000 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NAVCA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2023 at 14:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/758e9486-e95b-404e-a6c8-c5a81ded4285

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/758e9486-e95b-404e-a6c8-c5a81ded4285
  14th November 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d3450233-26bc-47b7-98fb-69e7545074df
  nhs-terms-and-conditions-for-the-provision-of-services-po-version (1)

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