Community Stroke Services

The NHS Black Country Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Community Stroke Services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract, under tender reference BC HC 072, is specifically for providing information, emotional support, and practical help to stroke clients, their families, and carers within the UKG36 region (Dudley). The contract, valued at approximately £124,824, was awarded through a direct award process following an assessment by the ICB Contracts Team and the Lead Commissioner.

The decision was free from conflicts of interest and aligned with the Black Country ICB Governance Process. The contract was signed on 1st April 2024 and is set to run for a duration that will ensure continuous support for the stroke clients over 12 months post-stroke, including interim reviews at 6 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in providing care and support to stroke patients.

Organisations capable of working alongside multidisciplinary teams in both hospital and community settings and those offering advocacy and information services will find this contract particularly fitting. The Dudley Stroke Association, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), has been awarded the contract, reflecting the suitability of experienced local health service providers to fulfil such contracts. Businesses looking to enter or expand within the health services sector, particularly community care, might find similar opportunities beneficial for growth and expansion by leveraging their specialisation in health support services.