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title: "Argyll and Bute Community Links Worker Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02aefb"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2021-11-17"
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# Argyll and Bute Community Links Worker Service

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02aefb

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## Summary

NHS Highland is seeking to contract a locality-wide Community Links Worker Service aimed at enhancing patients' health and wellbeing while alleviating the pressure on GP services. This procurement, categorised under medical practice and related services, is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at approximately £432,000. The procurement process followed the open procedure method, with the delivery location specified as Argyll and Bute. Key dates include the contract being signed on 25th August 2021, and it falls under the Light Touch Regime, indicating a streamlined approach to the tendering process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health and social work services, particularly those who can offer innovative solutions to connect patients with community resources. Companies with expertise in health services, community outreach, or related consultancy could find a good fit within this procurement. The competitive environment, with five bidders participating, reflects a demand for quality service providers that can contribute to the broader health objectives of the NHS Highland service delivery.

## Notice

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership with NHS Highland wish to commission a locality wide Community Links Working service supporting patients to take control of their health and wellbeing, and reducing demand on GP services, by connecting with community resources.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Argyll and Bute Health and Social Care Partnership with NHS Highland wish to commission a locality wide Community Links Working service supporting patients to take control of their health and wellbeing, and reducing demand on GP services, by connecting with community resources. Additional information: This procurement falls under Light Touch Regime

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028654-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £432,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS HIGHLAND |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 3BW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness South |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WE ARE WITH YOU (FORMERLY ADDACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services

## Release History

- 17 Nov 2021 at 09:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028654-2021
- 10 May 2021 at 13:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010122-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302

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