Published date: 10 May 2023
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Contract summary
Industry
Health and social work services - 85000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£364,595
Procurement reference
EALING001-DN660607-40817144
Published date
10 May 2023
Closing date
14 June 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
1 April 2024
Contract end date
31 March 2027
Contract type
Service contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
London Borough of Ealing wishes to tender for a contract for the provision of HIV Support Services to commence from 1st of April 2024. Providers are asked to register an interest on the London Tenders Portal
Ealing spent spends circa 72,919 pounds per annum on HIV Support Services. The Council is looking for excellent outcomes efficiency and innovation to make use of this budget. Subject to governance it is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1st of April 2024 and will be for three years with one possibility of a two year extension with a total value of 364,595 pounds if extension used
HIV support is different but complementary to HIV treatment. This service will work in close collaboration with HIV treatment services, used by Ealing residents especially at Ealing Hospital HIV treatment site. HIV support services are important. It is recognised that HIV support needs may not be fully addressed by mainstream services alone
There is requirement for this service to implement best practise in HIV support service provision, tailored to local and individual needs providing a range of services, to provide holistic support for people living with HIV. Involving people in HIV support service design, and co production at all stages as a standard practise is key to ensuring services are relevant to meet diverse HIV needs in Ealing
The HIV support service will play a key role in the local HIV pathway. Effective partnership working across the local system is essential. There will be close collaboration with HIV treatment services used by Ealing residents with a requirement to provide regular face to face service at the Ealing HIV treatment site as well as group based services and other services to include peer support
The overall aim is to improve health and well-being and quality of life by supporting people with HIV to live healthy and productive lives with additional support where there are vulnerabilities, such as when newly diagnosed, experiencing adverse life events , or feeling isolated. The service will be required to have clear pathways both into and out of the service and proactively promote the service amongst key partners and communities
Local priorities identified include a need for face to face support, including but not limited to counselling and peer support, providing practical in accessing welfare benefits where there is hardship, reducing social isolation, holistic health improvement, including lifestyles, maintaining longer term care, and working closely with the HIV treatment site.
More information
About the buyer
Contact name
Christine Baker
Address
London Borough of Ealing, Perceval House
14-16 Uxbridge Road
Ealing
W5 2HL
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 2088255122
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