Published date: 25 August 2022

Awarded contract - This means that the contract has been awarded to a supplier.


Closing: 31 March 2022, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Provision of services to the community - 75200000

  • Health and social work services - 85000000

  • Health services - 85100000

Location of contract

NW1 5JD

Value of contract

£483,345.51

Procurement reference

CF-1041000D0O000000rwimUAA

Published date

25 August 2022

Closing date

31 March 2022

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 April 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Other

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The contract has been awarded to Groundswell UK following market engagement to invite capable providers. Groundswell UK has been established as the only capable provider.

NHS North West London Integrated Care Board ("NHS NW London ICB" or "ICB") required a homelessness peer advocacy service to serve the North West London homeless community. The provider shall offer a one-to-one engagement service for all street homeless people and homeless hostel-dwellers across the geography to enable them to make, attend and get value from health appointments.

This includes:
-giving people practical support (such as help with travel fares, reminders and accompaniment to appointments);
-providing support in registering with a GP;
-helping prepare people for appointments and, where appropriate, with understanding the content of the appointment;
-explaining the roles of different professionals in the health service and enabling co- ordination of appointments;
-helping individuals secure access to services;
-safeguarding against individuals being disadvantaged or discriminated against because of their homelessness; and
-the provider shall focus on building the skills, confidence and knowledge that will enable clients to access health services independently and appropriately.
-peer advocates shall establish strong relationships with a range of stakeholders.

Award information

Awarded date

14 July 2022

Contract start date

1 April 2022

Contract end date

31 March 2023

Total value of contract

£483,345.51

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Groundswell UK

Address

Workspace Kennington
1-3 Brixton Road SW9 6DE

Reference

None

About the buyer

Contact name

NHS North West London Contracts Team

Address

15 Marylebone Road
London
NW1 5JD
United Kingdom

Email

nhsnwlccg.contracting@nhs.net