Social Prescribing Service

NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board (ICB), based in Windsor, United Kingdom, has initiated a procurement process to commission a Social Prescribing Service, classified under Health and Social Work Services (CPV 85000000). This tender, identified by the reference PSCG0035, is part of the service procurement category and follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award C. The process is at the award stage, having received an intention to award notice for a contract valued at £140,000 to Maidenhead PCN Ltd.

The one-year contract is expected to commence on 01 April 2025. The procurement is conducted without prior publication of a call for competition under specific regulatory provisions, marking its compliance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contracting opportunity offers significant prospects for businesses involved in health and social work services to grow by meeting essential community needs.

Organisations that can provide comprehensive, innovative, and integrated social care solutions will find this project particularly suited to their expertise. Businesses that excel in offering assessment of needs, motivational support, and service referrals—especially if tailored to address social, emotional, and financial factors affecting health—will likely thrive in this environment. The procurement criteria emphasise quality, cost-effectiveness, and social value, highlighting a preference for providers with a proven track record in reducing health inequalities and enhancing service accessibility.