Tender

Pan-London Nursing Homes Any Qualified Provider (AQP)

LONDON PURCHASED HEALTHCARE TEAM

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Tender

10 Mar 2025 at 15:32

Tender Notice
Planning

21 Feb 2025 at 12:34

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Purchased Healthcare Team has invited applications for the Pan-London Nursing Homes Any Qualified Provider (AQP) contract. This tender falls under the 'Health and social work services' category and is specifically for nursing home services for adults in CQC-registered nursing homes located in London or surrounding areas. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure below the threshold. The tender stage commenced on 10 March 2025 with applications accepted on a rolling basis via the CarePulse eProcurement system. Successful providers will be added to the AQP list, which is the main route for commissioning NHS Continuing Healthcare placements for adults, including fast-track CHC. The contract period ranges from 1 May 2025 to 31 March 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for nursing home operators, particularly those already established in London or its vicinity, to expand their services and secure NHS Continuing Healthcare placements. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs operating in the health and social care sector, offering a chance to be listed among preferred providers for NHS placements. Although the contract does not assure any specific volume of activity or payment, inclusion in the AQP list can potentially lead to increased business and client referrals. Interested providers can submit their applications through the eProcurement system, ensuring they meet the necessary qualifications and requirements set by the Integrated Care Boards.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pan-London Nursing Homes Any Qualified Provider (AQP)

Notice Description

The following five NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in London - North Central London, North East London, North West London, South East London, and South West London - have opened the Pan-London Nursing Homes Any Qualified Provider (AQP) contract to new applicants. This contract covers the provision of nursing home services for adults in CQC-registered nursing homes and is applicable to providers with nursing homes in London or the surrounding area. Successful providers will be added to the pan-London AQP list. This AQP list is used by the ICBs as the primary route for commissioning NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) placements for adults, including fast-track CHC. The procurement will be undertaken under the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process B. Applications are now open from Monday 10 March 2025 on a rolling basis, with no deadline for applying, through the CarePulse eProcurement system https://london-nhaqp.carepulse.co.uk/. Nursing home providers that are already on the Pan-London Nursing Homes AQP contract do not need to apply. The contract does not guarantee any volume of activity or payment to the Provider. There is no minimum number of packages that the Provider can expect to receive through the contract. If you have any questions, please email LPH.NursingHomesAQP@nhs.net. In your email, please include your name, your role, and details of your nursing home organisation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de126671-8f9f-47ec-89cf-723bcbe8551f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
10 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON PURCHASED HEALTHCARE TEAM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 7GU
Post Town
North London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Hackney
Electoral Ward
Hoxton West
Westminster Constituency
Hackney South and Shoreditch

Further Information

Notice Documents

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