--- title: "NHS2018 - Stroke Befriending Service 24-25" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04c5e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c5e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c5e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c5e4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2024-12-10" --- # NHS2018 - Stroke Befriending Service 24-25 Buyer: CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04c5e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04c5e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04c5e4.json) ## Summary The Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has issued an intention to award notice for the NHS2018 - Stroke Befriending Service for the year 2024-25. This procurement process falls under a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which excludes it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The decision was made by the CFT Stroke Improvement Board on 10 July 2024, and the standstill period for representations by providers ends at midnight on 20 December 2024. The service, classified under Community Health Services (CPV code 85323000), will be located in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The procurement method used is a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, aiming to renew the existing contract with Volunteer Cornwall, who satisfied all key criteria in the previous contract. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in community health services. The Stroke Befriending service aims to enhance support for stroke survivors through peer and professional interactions, boosting their emotional well-being and reducing social isolation. Businesses with capabilities in recruitment, training, and managing volunteer befrienders, as well as experience in collaborating with local health organisations, such as the Stroke Association, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Offering flexible appointment options, both in-person and virtual, provides additional avenues to expand service reach and impact within the community. ## Notice The Stroke Befriending service will provide both peer and professional support to stroke survivors. Peer befrienders will be recruited, trained, and supported to meet legal and training standards. Service leads will manage the befriender roster to ensure adequate coverage. This service will benefit both stroke survivors and the Integrated Community Stroke Service by improving emotional well-being, increasing community access, boosting confidence, and reducing social isolation. The provider will collaborate with local organizations, such as the Stroke Association, to expand access to resources and offer flexible appointment options, including in-person and virtual meetings. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Stroke Befriending service will provide both peer and professional support to stroke survivors. Peer befrienders will be recruited, trained, and supported to meet legal and training standards. Service leads will manage the befriender roster to ensure adequate coverage. This service will benefit both stroke survivors and the Integrated Community Stroke Service by improving emotional well-being, increasing community access, boosting confidence, and reducing social isolation. The provider will collaborate with local organizations, such as the Stroke Association, to expand access to resources and offer flexible appointment options, including in-person and virtual meetings. ### Procurement Information Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the Find a Tender service in the cases listed below The contract falls outside the scope of application of the regulation Explanation This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under the Direct Award C procedure. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039699-2024 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Dec 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £38,221 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | BODMIN | | Post town | Not specified | | Postcode | ACUTETRU STS | | Country | Not specified | | ITL 1 | Not specified | | ITL 2 | Not specified | | ITL 3 | Not specified | | Local authority | Not specified | | Electoral ward | Not specified | | Westminster constituency | Not specified | | Delivery location | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VOLUNTEER CORNWALL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 10 Dec 2024 at 09:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039699-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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