NHS2109- Community Makers Services 24-25

The Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has completed the award stage of the NHS2109 - Community Makers Services 24-25 procurement process. This contract, valued at £229,425.00, is within the health services industry category and covers the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly region (UKK30). The contractor selected through a Direct Award Process under the Provider Selection Regime is Volunteer Cornwall.

The contract, focusing on community-based staff encouraging voluntary action and providing services such as Stroke Befriending, began on 1 April 2024 and will end on 31 March 2025. The procurement method used was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the contract falling outside the scope of the directives under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in community and health services, particularly those with a focus on volunteer management and support networks.

Businesses that can provide innovative solutions to enhance community engagement and address local needs would be well-positioned to benefit from similar contracts. The selection of Volunteer Cornwall, an organisation well-versed in local volunteer services, indicates the value placed on existing community ties and proven effectiveness, suggesting that businesses with strong local connections and demonstrated expertise in community health initiatives could thrive in this arena.