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title: "HH086-20 Provision of Community Link Worker Service"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000638610"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS HIGHLAND"
published: "2021-06-02"
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# HH086-20 Provision of Community Link Worker Service

Buyer: NHS HIGHLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000638610

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## Summary

NHS Highland is seeking to engage a contractor for the "HH086-20 Provision of Community Link Worker Service," which is part of the health services sector in the Highland area of Scotland. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract value set at £1,384,398 and was signed on 26 April 2021. The aim of this service is to enhance community resources and improve patient care for socio-economically deprived areas, requiring delivery across 29 GP practices. Notably, the timeframe for submission of tenders has concluded, with guidance suggesting electronic submission of documents.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses focused on community health services, particularly third sector organisations capable of delivering person-centred health interventions. Companies with expertise in social prescribing models, health-related support services, and a proven track record of working with community resources and healthcare providers would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this opportunity may lead to significant growth, given the ongoing need to improve health outcomes and reduce GP workload in the Highland region.

## 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.. This procurement falls under Light Touch Regime

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417021 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,485,000 |
| Lots value | £1,485,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,384,398 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417021
- 11 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409259
- 17 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402780
- 11 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F21 - Social And other Specific Services (Public Contracts) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402051

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402051&idx=13
  21st January 2021 - Question & Answers to date
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402051&idx=12
  12th January 2021 - Questions & Answers todate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402051&idx=11
  23rd December 2020 - Questions and Answers todate
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402051&idx=10
  23rd December 2020 - Questions and answers to date
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402051&idx=1
  17th December 2020 - HH086-20 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402051&idx=9
  17th December 2020 - HH086-20 Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402051&idx=2
  14th December 2020 - HH086-20 Method Statement Questionaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402051&idx=3
  14th December 2020 - HH086-20 Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402051&idx=4
  14th December 2020 - HH086-20 Pricing Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402051&idx=5
  14th December 2020 - HH086-20 Specification of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402051&idx=6
  14th December 2020 - HH086-20 Certificate of Bona Fide Tendering
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402051&idx=7
  14th December 2020 - NHSH Conditions of Contract Services December 2020
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402051&idx=8
  14th December 2020 - HH086-20 Schedule of Non-disclosure
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402051
  HH086-20 Provision of Community Link Worker Service - 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417021
  HH086-20 Provision of Community Link Worker Service - 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000638610
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/inverness-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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