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How does community nursing feature in End-of-Life care and Palliative Care model

NHS ENGLAND

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27 Jan 2026 at 10:58

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process, conducted by NHS England, sought to explore the role of community nursing within End-of-Life and Palliative Care models, focusing on sustainable and high-impact practices in the North of England. The project was categorised under health services with CPV classification 85100000 and was based in England, specifically served from LS1 4AP in Leeds, United Kingdom. The tender was in the award stage with an active status as of 27 January 2026, following the contract period from 22 September 2025 to 10 March 2026. The procurement followed a specialised method titled as "Other," with NHS England serving as the buyer and the contract awarded to the Improvement Academy. The contract's value was set at £45,000, with the actual procurement value determined as £35,411.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for organisations specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in community nursing and palliative care. The focus on integrating community nursing with end-of-life care opens opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate innovative care delivery models and sustainable practices. Providers with a strong background in delivering quality, patient-centred care within community settings may find this contract particularly fitting for their capabilities and growth ambitions. Such an opportunity allows companies to contribute significantly to enhancing healthcare delivery models while expanding their service portfolio within the public health sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

How does community nursing feature in End-of-Life care and Palliative Care model

Notice Description

Community nursing is essential to delivering comprehensive healthcare, particularly in supporting patients with complex and long-term needs. However, there is an acute need for enhanced focus on end-of-life (EoL) and palliative care as due to populations age and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, community nursing teams must be equipped not only for general care but also for the specialised demands of palliative care. This shift is vital to ensure patients receive quality, personalised support in their preferred environment, typically their home or community setting. The Aims of the project are to: Analyse current practice and identify sustainable, high-impact models identify and assess existing models of end of life and palliative care within integrated neighbourhood teams and the role of community nursing within the NEY region understand best practise, identify gaps and recommend scalable patient centre care models.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0f677db9-49f9-4843-92b4-558532d48500
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69727213-74a8-4d51-8498-3d85ffb6a8ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£35,411 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
21 Sep 2025 - 10 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 4AP
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Hunslet & Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Leeds South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IMPROVEMENT ACADEMY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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