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title: "Provision of Care Support Workers in the Community"
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# Provision of Care Support Workers in the Community

Buyer: N H S DORSET  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fff68a3d-a127-47f4-be81-f5da8110aea3

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## Summary

NHS Dorset has successfully completed the procurement process for the provision of care support workers in the community, under the industry category of health and social work services. The contract, which was conducted through a direct procurement method via single tender action (below threshold), is focused on the South West region of the United Kingdom. The contract period started on 5th September 2022 and concluded on 4th September 2023. The award was made to Dorset Healthcare University NHS FT with the total contract value amounting to £81,723 GBP. The key date to note is the award publication on 16th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social care services, particularly those adept in offering community-based support. Potential businesses that could have competed for this contract include medium to large-scale service providers and organisations classified as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given the suitability criteria specified by the buyer. Engaging in such contracts can enhance market presence, foster partnerships with public sector entities, and contribute to the delivery of crucial health services within the community.

## Notice

Provision of Care Support Workers in the Community

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46072a2a-5e3a-452c-8f01-61732ce5e7ac |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Aug 2022 |
| Contract period | 4 Sep 2022 - 4 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,723 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,723 |
| 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 | N H S DORSET |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DORSET HEALTHCARE UNIVERSITY NHS FT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2024 at 14:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46072a2a-5e3a-452c-8f01-61732ce5e7ac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/46072a2a-5e3a-452c-8f01-61732ce5e7ac
  16th October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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