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title: "HH086-20 Provision of Community Link Worker Service"
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# HH086-20 Provision of Community Link Worker Service

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02b76a

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## Summary

NHS Highland has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Community Link Worker Service" under the Light Touch Regime. This initiative, designated under reference HH086-20, aims to enhance connections between community resources and primary care for 29 GP practices in the Highland area of Scotland. The service is intended for socio-economically deprived communities and is classified under the CPV category of medical practice and related services. The award of this contract was formalised on 26 April 2021, with the total contract value amounting to £1,384,398.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services, particularly those with experience in community support and social prescribing models. Companies that can deliver person-centred services and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams will be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future. The focus on addressing socio-economic factors that impact health also opens avenues for innovative solutions in community engagement and patient care, making it a fitting domain for both SMEs and larger organisations looking to expand their footprint in public health initiatives.

## Notice

NHS Highland requires to deliver a Community Link Worker service to 29 GP practices within the Highland area. The aim of the service is to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care. Community Link Workers will provide a person-centred service that is responsive to the needs and interests of patients registered with GP Practices in socio-economically deprived areas within the Highland area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Highland requires to deliver a Community Link Worker service to 29 GP practices across Highland area and through an option appraisal process has identified the most appropriate means to achieving this is through commissioning a third sector organisation to lead on the delivery. The aim of the service is to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care. Community Link Worker's will provide a person-centred service that is responsive to the needs and interests of patients registered with GP Practices in socio-economically deprived areas within the Highland area. Community Link Worker's will follow a social prescribing model and are embedded in the work of GP practices. They aim to address socio-economic and personal circumstances that affect health and wellbeing to improve the outcomes for patients and reduce pressure on GP's time. Community Link Worker's will work as integral members of practice teams working with GPs and practice staff, either virtually or face to face. As part of the wider multi-disciplinary team, utilising their skills to complement those of other team members to improve patient care and support GP practices to develop new ways to reduce GP workload. This will allow for GPs to develop their role as Expert Medical Generalists. 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/012280-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,384,398 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | SUPPORT IN MIND SCOTLAND |

## 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

- 2 Jun 2021 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012280-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:609120-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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