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title: "Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Regional Community Keyworkers"
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# Invitation to Quote for the Provision of Regional Community Keyworkers

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f0db1130-4dee-4388-b40b-e21992fbbc2b

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services Ltd (NHS SBS) is seeking quotations for the provision of Regional Community Keyworkers to support Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) across Bedford, Luton, and Milton Keynes (BLMK). This tender is currently in the active stage and must be submitted by 10th June 2021, with an initial contract period commencing on 1st July 2021 and lasting until 30th September 2022, potentially extendable to September 2023. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category, with a total budget of £350,000 available for this project.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with expertise in mental health. Businesses that can demonstrate a capability to deliver dedicated support to children and young people with learning disabilities and autism spectrum disorders will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. The focus on community health services is indicative of an increasing demand for innovative solutions to improve mental health outcomes, thereby creating avenues for growth and development in this sector.

## Notice

Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust require additional resource within their Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) to provide dedicated keyworkers across Bedford Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK), with the aim of reducing the inpatient admission rates of children and young people (CYP) with learning disability (LD) and/or an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The initial term of this sub-contract is July '21 - September '22, with an upper affordability limit of PS350k. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to extend the initial contract term by a further 12 months, until Sep '23.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66b8161-1d08-4dcb-924e-d27090f3b05a |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 May 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2021 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LTD (NHS SBS) |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 5JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 27 May 2021 at 16:00 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66b8161-1d08-4dcb-924e-d27090f3b05a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b66b8161-1d08-4dcb-924e-d27090f3b05a
  27th May 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38097&B=NHSSBS
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/39
  User / Company

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