DGFT -NHS Continuing Healthcare Assessments appeal support

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for NHS Continuing Healthcare Assessments appeal support, located in Dudley within the UKG12 region. The procurement process falls under the Health and Social Work Services industry category, specifically targeting services relating to senior social worker support for healthcare assessments as per the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-Funded Nursing Care. This contract was awarded using the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime.

The initial contract will run from June 2025 for one year, with the option to extend for an additional year. The contract's total potential value is approximately £30,000, having been confirmed on 16 June 2025. The tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare assessments and social work services, particularly those experienced in NHS procedures and frameworks.

This direct award process, conducted without prior competition, may appeal to organisations familiar with the Provider Selection Regime regulations and involved in integrated care delivery. With the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust emphasising quality, innovation, and reducing health inequalities, businesses capable of bringing value through these lenses—such as SMEs with expertise in service sustainability, social value, and collaboration—stand a good chance to contribute to this project and extend their influence in healthcare procurement.