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title: "21_ 10_01 EIBSS Benefits & Welfare Advice"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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# 21_ 10_01 EIBSS Benefits & Welfare Advice

Buyer: NHS BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ed3678d4-df25-4c8d-bacd-2c51f67c3881

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## Summary

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is planning a tender for the contract titled "21_ 10_01 EIBSS Benefits & Welfare Advice." This contract falls within the health services industry, specifically focusing on benefit services to support individuals affected by the England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS). Interested suppliers must register by the engagement end date, which is set for 6th May 2022. The contract value is approximately £950,250, with delivery expected to various locations, including the UK and British Overseas Territories.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in welfare and benefits advisory services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete for this contract, given their capacity to provide tailored support that aligns with the NHSBSA's objectives. Engaging with this tender could lead to enhanced business growth through extensive collaboration with a key public sector entity in the health sector.

## Notice

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) is an Arm's Length Body of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). One of the services the NHSBSA provides is the England Infected Blood Support Scheme (EIBSS) to support people historically infected with hepatitis C and/or HIV from NHS blood or blood products. We also help families, civil or long-term partners after the death of someone infected. An element of the support EIBSS provides to those infected and affected is to provide a specialist benefits and welfare advice service to maximise the State Benefit income of people who are supported by the EIBSS. NHSBSA is seeking interest from potential suppliers to bid for a contract to provide specialist advice to beneficiaries of the scheme on welfare and benefit rights and related queries. Interested suppliers must register their interest by responding to this RFI at https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (search contract reference C75424) At this stage we are seeking interest from suppliers. Interested parties must register an interest in this RFI via https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome (search opportunities using system reference C75424). Suppliers should note that this RFI is for information and it is not an invitation to tender at this stage.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f0e70b-23d9-4b25-ae2a-e79f7502435a |
| 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 | 21 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 6 May 2022 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £950,250 |
| 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 BUSINESS SERVICES AUTHORITY |
| Locality | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE15 8NY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Lemington |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services
- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 75310000 - Benefit services
- 85323000 - Community health services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 21 Apr 2022 at 11:37 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f0e70b-23d9-4b25-ae2a-e79f7502435a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f0e70b-23d9-4b25-ae2a-e79f7502435a
  21st April 2022 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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