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# HIV Support Services

[London Borough of Ealing](https://tendernation.io/buyers/london-borough-of-ealing)

Estimated value

£364,595

Published

10 May 2023

Deadline

Closed

14 Jun 2023

## Who can bid

- Buyer says suitable for SMEs

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- Buyer says suitable for VCSEs

    The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice.
- Open procedure

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## About this tender

London Borough of Ealing wishes to tender for a contract for the provision of HIV Support Services to commence from 1st of April 2024. Providers are asked to register an interest on the London Tenders Portal

Ealing spent spends circa 72,919 pounds sterling per annum on HIV Support Services. The Council is looking for excellent outcomes efficiency and innovation to make use of this budget. Subject to governance it is anticipated that the contract will commence on 1st of April 2024 and will be for three years with one possibility of a two year extension with a total value of 364,595 pounds sterling if extension used

HIV support is different but complementary to HIV treatment. This service will work in close collaboration with HIV treatment services, used by Ealing residents especially at Ealing Hospital HIV treatment site. HIV support services are important. It is recognised that HIV support needs may not be fully addressed by mainstream services alone

There is requirement for this service to implement best practise in HIV support service provision, tailored to local and individual needs providing a range of services, to provide holistic support for people living with HIV. Involving people in HIV support service design, and co production at all stages as a standard practise is key to ensuring services are relevant to meet diverse HIV needs in Ealing

The HIV support service will play a key role in the local HIV pathway. Effective partnership working across the local system is essential. There will be close collaboration with HIV treatment services used by Ealing residents with a requirement to provide regular face to face service at the Ealing HIV treatment site as well as group based services and other services to include peer support

The overall aim is to improve health and well-being and quality of life by supporting people with HIV to live healthy and productive lives with additional support where there are vulnerabilities, such as when newly diagnosed, experiencing adverse life events , or feeling isolated. The service will be required to have clear pathways both into and out of the service and proactively promote the service amongst key partners and communities

Local priorities identified include a need for face to face support, including but not limited to counselling and peer support, providing practical in accessing welfare benefits where there is hardship, reducing social isolation, holistic health improvement, including lifestyles, maintaining longer term care, and working closely with the HIV treatment site.

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## CPV classification

Health and social work services

Source

Contracts Finder (UK)

[View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/3bb19660-cdf4-40de-b624-873813a57ded)

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