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The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub is spearheading a public procurement process entitled the "Social Impact Framework," which is instrumental in addressing health inequalities through community-based service commissioning. The framework aligns with NHS organisations, Integrated Care Boards, local authorities, and the broader public sector in the UK, under the light-touch regime of an open procurement method. It was initiated on 5th December 2025, with contracts starting on 8th December 2025 and spanning an initial term of one year, extendable for another year.
This multi-lot framework encapsulates various services, including mental health, housing stability, and domestic abuse support, emphasizing prevention, community-led services, and voice and influence. This initiative aims to enhance early access and alleviate acute service demand pressures. The framework provides a robust platform for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector, and other specialised providers to engage in service provision.
It seamlessly integrates these entities into the NHS and public sector procurement ecosystem, thus offering pivotal opportunities for business expansion. Suppliers within this framework, such as AFRO INNOVATION GROUP and AGE UK NORWICH LIMITED, highlight the framework's inclusivity and the comprehensive reach across the UK. By fostering novel business collaboration, this procurement process not only caters to a critical societal role but also propels enterprises geared towards community service, health and social work, to foster scalable and impactful growth.
Supports marginalised or underrepresented groups to influence local decisions. Builds skills, facilitates forums, and ensures views are heard and acted upon.
Coordinates and represents the VCSE sector within systems like ICBs. Advises on sector priorities, connects VCSEs and public bodies, and influences policy.
Delivers early help, targeted support, and activities for children, young people, and families facing disadvantage or complex needs.
Provides trauma-informed support, safety planning, refuge, outreach, and specialist help for people affected by domestic abuse.
Supports those facing social, economic, or personal barriers into employment or training. Offers tailored advice, skills, and work placements.
Offers nature-based, non-clinical activities such as gardening, outdoor groups, and green social prescribing to boost wellbeing.
Provides advice on benefits, debt, budgeting, and digital skills to reduce inequality and prevent hardship or exclusion.
Ensures short-term food security through immediate access to nutritious food through hubs and emergency support, as well as longer-term solutions such as developing cooking skills, and facilitating community food projects.
Supports people at risk of homelessness to access safe housing, prevent crisis, and build long-term stability.
Tailors support for people facing severe social exclusion, including refugees, migrants, and those not registered with statutory services.
Delivers community-based mental health and wellbeing support for people at risk of poor outcomes or facing barriers.
Provides preventative and supportive physical health services, self-management support, and outreach for those with long-term conditions.
Supports people in or leaving the criminal justice system to rebuild their lives through resettlement, skills, and wellbeing support.
Helps young people aged 16-25 with SEND build skills, confidence, and independence as they transition to adulthood.
Activities that build stronger, more connected communities with the aim of reducing isolation and loneliness, improving community wellbeing, and fostering a sense of belonging among people from different backgrounds
Enables people with additional needs to live independently through accommodation and practical support.
Delivers support to people in their homes or communities, especially those unable to access mainstream services.
Supports unpaid carers by promoting their wellbeing, reducing isolation and stress, and helping them sustain their caring role with access to advice, support, and respite.
Offers flexible, person-led support for people with learning disabilities or autism to improve life skills, health, and inclusion.
Delivers evidence-based support to help people quit smoking, including targeted interventions for high-risk groups.
Provides behaviour change support, group programmes, and outreach to help individuals and families achieve a healthy weight.
Offers community-based harm reduction, interventions, and support for people affected by alcohol.
Supports prevention, early identification, and self-management of respiratory conditions, and addresses environmental risks.
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The contract period is one year.
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