Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Highland
Assynt House, Beechwood Park
Inverness
IV2 3BW
UK
E-mail: nhsh.tenders@nhs.scot
NUTS: UKM6
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00302
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
HH086-23-HB Community Links Worker
Reference number: HH086-23-HB
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85323000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT:
1 941 342.00
GBP
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85323000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM6
II.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.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please note, the information contained within this Prior Information Notice (PIN) is subject to change.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
11/12/2023
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/10/2023