2425-0670 Nurse Outreach (Rough Sleepers) Services
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Islington Council, operating as the contracting authority, has completed the procurement process for the "2425-0670 Nurse Outreach (Rough Sleepers) Services" contract, under the industry category of services provided by nurses. The contract, which addresses healthcare needs for rough sleepers and aims to reduce health inequalities, has been awarded to Whittington Health. The contract under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulation 2023 was signed on 27 March 2025.
This procurement process followed a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition and falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender presents an important opportunity for healthcare providers specialising in outreach and support services for vulnerable populations, such as the homeless. Businesses that are well-suited to bid for similar contracts in the future include those experienced in providing flexible and assertive healthcare services, those with strong collaborative efforts with local health and social care teams, and those experienced in the implementation of holistic, patient-centred care pathways.
The involvement of regional authorities like Islington Council highlights opportunities for growth through public sector contracts, especially for those able to meet specific health and social care needs within embedded multidisciplinary teams.
The nurse outreach service, funded through the Rough Sleeping Initiative, coordinates safe hospital discharges for patients with a history of rough sleeping and provides health checks within seven days for individuals booked into emergency accommodations. This vital service offers flexible engagements with rough sleepers, providing support to access primary and secondary care, including joint outreach with the homeless outreach team and in-reach into hostels and Day Centres. The outreach nurse conducts health assessments, including assertive street outreach, supports individuals in accessing onward care, and is embedded within the wider rough sleeping multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
This role addresses barriers to healthcare for homeless individuals, working to increase access and reduce emergency admissions.
The procurement is for the Provision of Nurse Outreach (Rough Sleepers) Services. The service is aimed at enhancing healthcare access for individuals experiencing homelessness, addressing health inequalities faced by this group. The outreach nurse provides health assessments, including on the street via assertive outreach, and supports individuals to access onward care. Additional information: No additional information required.
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