2425-0670 Nurse Outreach (Rough Sleepers) Services
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Islington Council, a regional authority in London, is awarding a contract for the provision of Nurse Outreach Services for rough sleepers. This service falls under the health industry category, aiming to enhance healthcare access for individuals experiencing homelessness. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with the contract being signed on 28th February 2025.
The contract is valued at £50,000 and is awarded to Whittington Health following the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process C. The outreach service will be delivered in the UKI region, specifically within London. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in nurse-led outreach to vulnerable populations.
Organisations with experience in providing health assessments, assertive outreach, and integrated care coordination would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts. By participating in this tender, businesses can expand their service offerings, increase their market presence, and contribute to addressing health inequalities faced by rough sleepers. The selected supplier, Whittington Health, is a large-scale organisation, indicating the potential for collaboration and knowledge sharing within this sector.
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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