Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS Highland
Assynt House, Beechwood Park
Inverness
IV2 3BW
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
Internet address(es)
Main address
http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
HH086-23-HB Community Links Worker
Reference number
HH086-23-HB
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Prior Information Notice to provide advance notification of a potential forthcoming contract opportunity to provide NHS Highland with a Community Link Worker (CLW) service for 27 identified GP practices across Highland as part of the implementation of the Primary Care modernisation programme.
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £1,941,342
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM6 - Highlands and Islands
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
It is anticipated that the scope of the services covered under the contract will include but not limited to,
Services to support people to live well through strengthening connections between community resources and primary care and developing pathways to community and third sector services and activities. The Community Link Worker 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 of Highland.
two.2.14) Additional information
Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
11 December 2023
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NHS Highland is undertaking a market scoping exercise to explore if there are enough potential providers with sufficient capacity to meet the requirements set out it in this notice. If you are suitably experienced and competent in meeting the requirements, then please note your interest. In doing this it will help with determining the route to market for these requirements.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=746698.
(SC Ref:746698)