Social Impact Framework - Reopening 1
A Addendum Notice
by EAST OF ENGLAND NHS COLLABORATIVE PROCUREMENT HUB
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Services)
- Duration
- 1 year
- Value
- £15M
- Sector
- HEALTH
- Published
- 12 May 2026
- Delivery
- 08 Dec 2026 to 07 Dec 2027
- Deadline
- 06 Jul 2026 22:59
Related Terms
Location
United Kingdom:
1 buyer
Description
The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub has established a multi-lot Social Impact Framework to support the commissioning of services that address health inequalities and the wider determinants of health. This notice relates to the first reopening of the open framework under the Procurement Act 2023. The reopening allows new suppliers to apply to join the framework and existing suppliers to apply for additional Lots where relevant. The framework provides a compliant and structured route for NHS organisations, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), local authorities, and other public sector bodies to procure community-based services. It is designed to strengthen collaboration with VCSEs, SMEs, and specialist providers, with the aim of improving early access to support and reducing pressure on acute services. The framework focuses on three core themes: Voice & Influence: Enabling people and communities to shape services, exercise choice, and be active participants in decision-making. Community-Led Services for Social Impact: Supporting services led by local organisations and communities, with a focus on addressing locally identified needs. Prevention & Cessation: Commissioning services that focus on prevention, early intervention, and supporting people to make positive changes, reducing demand for crisis or acute care. Services may include, but are not limited to, support relating to mental health, housing, employment, financial inclusion, domestic abuse, and wider prevention services.
Lot Division
| 1 | Voice, Influence and Representation Services
Supports marginalised or underrepresented groups to influence local decisions. Builds skills, facilitates forums, and ensures views are heard and acted upon. |
| 2 | VCSE System Leadership & Infrastructure Representation
Coordinates and represents the VCSE sector within systems like ICBs. Advises on sector priorities, connects VCSEs and public bodies, and influences policy. |
| 3 | Children and Young People Services
Delivers early help, targeted support, and activities for children, young people, and families facing disadvantage or complex needs. |
| 4 | Domestic Abuse and Violence Support Services
Provides trauma-informed support, safety planning, refuge, outreach, and specialist help for people affected by domestic abuse. |
| 5 | Employment Support and Skills for People Facing Barriers
Supports those facing social, economic, or personal barriers into employment or training. Offers tailored advice, skills, and work placements. |
| 6 | Green Health and Wellbeing Services
Offers nature-based, non-clinical activities such as gardening, outdoor groups, and green social prescribing to boost wellbeing. |
| 7 | Financial and Digital Inclusion Services
Provides advice on benefits, debt, budgeting, and digital skills to reduce inequality and prevent hardship or exclusion. |
| 8 | Food Security and Access Services
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. |
| 9 | Housing Stability, Homelessness Prevention, and Crisis Support Services
Supports people at risk of homelessness to access safe housing, prevent crisis, and build long-term stability. |
| 10 | Inclusion Health and Refugee/Migrant Wellbeing Services
Tailors support for people facing severe social exclusion, including refugees, migrants, and those not registered with statutory services. |
| 11 | Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Services
Delivers community-based mental health and wellbeing support for people at risk of poor outcomes or facing barriers. |
| 12 | Physical Health and Wellbeing Services
Provides preventative and supportive physical health services, self-management support, and outreach for those with long-term conditions. |
| 13 | Offender Rehabilitation and Criminal Justice Support
Supports people in or leaving the criminal justice system to rebuild their lives through resettlement, skills, and wellbeing support. |
| 14 | Post-16 Special Education and Life Skills Support for Young People with SEND
Helps young people aged 16-25 with SEND build skills, confidence, and independence as they transition to adulthood. |
| 15 | Social and Community Cohesion Services
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 |
| 16 | Supported Living Services
Enables people with additional needs to live independently through accommodation and practical support. |
| 17 | Mobile Outreach and Community Access Services
Delivers support to people in their homes or communities, especially those unable to access mainstream services. |
| 18 | Carer Support and Respite 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. |
| 19 | Learning Disability and Autism Support Services
Offers flexible, person-led support for people with learning disabilities or autism to improve life skills, health, and inclusion. |
| 20 | Tobacco Dependence Prevention and Treatment Services
Delivers evidence-based support to help people quit smoking, including targeted interventions for high-risk groups. |
| 21 | Weight Management and Obesity Prevention Services
Provides behaviour change support, group programmes, and outreach to help individuals and families achieve a healthy weight. |
| 22 | Alcohol Harm Reduction Services
Offers community-based harm reduction, interventions, and support for people affected by alcohol. |
| 23 | Respiratory Health Improvement and Prevention Services
Supports prevention, early identification, and self-management of respiratory conditions, and addresses environmental risks. |
Renewal Options
The Social Impact Framework operates as an Open Framework under the Procurement Act 2023. This procurement relates to the first reopening of the framework. The framework may reopen at set intervals throughout its lifetime to allow new suppliers to apply and existing suppliers to apply for additional Lots. The East of England NHS Collaborative Procurement Hub intends to maintain the framework on substantially the same terms throughout the Open Framework period, although future reopenings may include changes where required to reflect market need, commissioning priorities, or changes in legislation or policy. The maximum term of the Open Framework arrangement is expected to run until December 2033.
Award Criteria
| Technical - Core Questions | This section is designed to help us understand your organisation, the communities you support, and how your service will deliver positive outcomes through the framework. Responses should be clear, proportionate, and focused on your organisation's actual approach, experience, and delivery model. Where relevant, you may include examples of existing work, partnerships, community engagement activity, or service outcomes to support your response. Please ensure responses remain within the stated word limits. Additional Information Section Instructions The questions within this section are optional and are intended to help Buyers better understand supplier delivery models and geographic reach. |
| Technical - Lot Specific Questions | Lot-Specific Questions: Only answer these for the Lot(s) you are applying for. Each Lot aligns with a service area in the specification. Please read each Lot-Specific Question carefully before responding. While some questions may appear similar across Lots, they are not always identical and may contain different wording or requirements. |
| Social Value | Provide your response to the Social Value question(s) relating to the wider benefits of your work under the selected outcome: 8. Increasing productivity through physical and mental wellbeing in the supply chain and communities in the relevant area. 8a. Support health and wellbeing in the contract workforce, including physical and mental health Suppliers may also find it helpful to attend or watch our "Understanding and Delivering Social Value under PPN 002" webinar, which provides practical guidance on approaching Social Value within public sector procurement. Link: https://youtu.be/pX11N27FDqI?si=POkpJUXwxEIvoXuZ |
| Commercial | Suppliers will be required to complete and submit the Commercial Schedule. Rather than asking suppliers to submit fixed pricing, the framework uses a maximum percentage uplift model. This approach has been used because the framework covers a wide range of services, delivery models, and organisational structures across multiple Lots. The uplift should reflect indirect and organisational costs associated with delivering services, such as management, governance, support functions, insurance, IT, premises costs, and any intended surplus where applicable. The percentage submitted at framework stage acts as a maximum ceiling. Final service pricing and payment arrangements will be agreed at call-off stage depending on the nature of the service being commissioned. Suppliers may submit a lower uplift at call-off stage but must not exceed their framework ceiling rate. |
CPV Codes
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Indicators
- This is a recurring contract.
- Options are available.
- Renewals are available.
Other Information
** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** Please note the corrected Atamis reference number: C445526
Reference
- ocds-h6vhtk-04fb2a
- FTS 043307-2026