--- title: "Provision of Link Worker Service for Grampian's Improving Cancer Journey (ICJ) Initiative" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000798635" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798635" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798635.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798635.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NHS GRAMPIAN" published: "2025-05-13" --- # Provision of Link Worker Service for Grampian's Improving Cancer Journey (ICJ) Initiative Buyer: NHS GRAMPIAN Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000798635 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798635) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798635.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Provision of Link Worker Service for Grampian’s Improving Cancer Journey (ICJ) Initiative" has been initiated by NHS Grampian, a public health body in Scotland. The tender, titled under reference OC001-25, is in the Tender stage for service providers to bid. This procurement is organised under the Health industry category and involves delivering services in Aberdeen City, Aberdeenshire, and Moray regions. The tender involves an open procedure, with the bidding time set to close on 12th June 2025. The award period is scheduled to commence immediately after the bid closing on the same date. The procurement process is conducted electronically, ensuring ease of access for participating entities. This tender offers an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social care services to expand their operations and foster collaborations with public health agencies. Companies with a track record of delivering holistic health support systems, particularly those experienced with cancer care, will find this contract suitable. The initial contract period is for three years, with a possibility of extension by two additional years based on performance and funding. As this tender values both quality and pricing in its evaluation criteria, businesses that can provide competitive, high-quality services stand to benefit significantly. The selected service provider will be pivotal in managing and integrating the cancer support service, thereby contributing to community healthcare improvements and gaining exposure through association with Macmillan Cancer Support and NHS Grampian's renowned healthcare initiatives. ## Notice NHS Grampian, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), Aberdeenshire HSCP, and Moray HSCP, invites experienced and qualified service providers to tender for the provision of the Grampian Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) Service. The selected provider will act as a hosting partner responsible for managing, delivering, and integrating this holistic cancer support service across Grampian. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Grampian, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), Aberdeenshire HSCP, and Moray HSCP, invites experienced and qualified service providers to tender for the provision of the Grampian Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) Service. The selected provider will act as a hosting partner responsible for managing, delivering, and integrating this holistic cancer support service across Grampian. The contract is for a three year initial period and with the potential for additional two years extension (+1+1).. The contract will initially run for three years, with an option to extend for an additional two years, subject to performance and funding availability. Renewal: Potential for additional two years extension (+1+1). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530169 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract 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 | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS GRAMPIAN | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB15 6RE | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Kingswells/Sheddocksley/Summerhill | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North | | Delivery location | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services - 85300000 - Social work and related services - 85310000 - Social work services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 13 May 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530169 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530169 Provision of Link Worker Service for Grampian's Improving Cancer Journey (ICJ) Initiative - NHS Grampian, in partnership with Macmillan Cancer Support, Aberdeen City Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), Aberdeenshire HSCP, and Moray HSCP, invites experienced and qualified service providers to tender for the provision of the Grampian Macmillan Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) Service. The selected provider will act as a hosting partner responsible for managing, delivering, and integrating this holistic cancer support service across Grampian. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nhsgrampian.org - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798635 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798635. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000798635.json.