Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cb5-e990-7390-960c-d9d4bb615111/prj-1259-nel-icb-toe-nail-cutting-service closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # PRJ-1259-NEL ICB-Toe Nail Cutting Service [NEL Commissioning Support Unit](https://tendernation.io/buyers/nel-commissioning-support-unit) Estimated value £65,000 Published 7 Mar 2023 Deadline Closed 21 Mar 2023 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender ### Service background There is a growing need for basic toe nail care in the population as more people are now elderly or retired and often live alone. The needs of the old and frail are increasing and social care is not able to meet some personal care needs outside of residents with complex health needs and/or with disabilities. The NHS footcare services are designed to provide services for patients with foot pathologies such diabetics and those with vascular disease. They cannot provide basic foot care for patients outside of this remit and therefore patients without foot pathologies are not entitled to NHS care for the basics of toenail cutting. Most of the population continue to manage such basic services themselves and do not need outside help but there is now a growing need for some of the population where they are no longer able to manage this themselves and do not have family to help with what used to be simple task. The people tend to be frail with age related issues of reduced flexibility and often live alone with no close family available to them. To address inequalities across the City and Hackney community this service has been designed to target specific parts of the population where there is the greatest need for help with the simple task of toenail cutting. This is something that is only necessary for most people 3 to 4 times a year to prevent toenails becoming a hindrance to walking and moving around. ### Scope of the service To provide a Low risk non-clinical Foot Care service which main function will be to care for toenails for vulnerable residents not under the care of the Homerton foot health service. • To support elderly and vulnerable client groups with independence, minimise risk of falls and potential fractures requiring more intensive interventions • To reduce social isolation • To support primary care in the care of their most vulnerable patients and assist in general patient reduction in attending their practices/services Additional information: The contract is a going to be for 18 months. The Contract is expected to commence on 1st May 2023, with the possible deadline for delivery of the service being 31 October 2023. Bidders are requested to review the contents of the Request for Quotation guidance document carefully, register their organisation, and express their interest in the RFQ via the e-tendering portal (ProContract). RFQ documentation can be accessed following initial registration and expression of interest via the e-tendering portal: [procontract.due-north.com/register](https://proContract.due-north.com/register) Any reference to "the e-tendering portal" should be considered reflective of the above web address. The RFQ has been issued through the e-tendering portal. All Bidders wishing to participate must complete and submit Bids that comply with the requirements set out in the RFQ document. Bidders are required to complete the Bid Response Document (Section F of the RFQ document) and upload it and any attachments as indicated, onto the e-tendering portal before the deadline for submission of bids specified in the RFQ document. The project on Pro-contract Portal can be accessed here - [procontract.due-north.com/Advert](https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3eb7a201-16bc-ed11-8120-005056b64545) The deadline for the submission of quotation is 14:00 Tuesday 21 March 2023 Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/48d8b9c9-40ec-4173-8205-56f84ec2e6ed) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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