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Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire Palliative and End of Life Care

NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB

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23 Feb 2026 at 09:34

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15 May 2025 at 11:43

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29 Apr 2025 at 11:33

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20 Dec 2024 at 15:43

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Palliative and End of Life Care services in Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire is being conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 by the NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board. This contract, titled "Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire Palliative and End of Life Care", falls under the services category, specifically community health services. The procurement is currently in the award update stage, with the contract having been signed on 1 January 2026 and scheduled to run until 31 December 2035, including an optional three-year extension. The procurement process has utilised a competitive, open procedure, and the total contract value amounts to £34,997,182 including VAT, with Sue Ryder as the designated supplier. This initiative is designed to enhance the delivery and accessibility of critical health services across the region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in healthcare services. Suppliers with robust capacity in providing comprehensive palliative and end-of-life care can gain significant advantages, given the necessity to deliver high-quality services round-the-clock across multiple settings, including inpatient and outpatient facilities, hospices, and community services. Businesses adept at facilitating streamlined communication across different healthcare sectors and integrating digital solutions to enhance service delivery are well-suited for this opportunity. Additionally, with criteria focusing on quality, innovation, and social value, organisations prioritising these areas are better positioned to succeed in this competitive landscape. The procurement presents an expansive financial scope, potentially reaching £35 million over ten years, which underscores the strategic importance and scalability of this service delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire Palliative and End of Life Care

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice following a competitive process for Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire Palliative and End of Life Care to NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB (The Commissioner). The contract period is 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2032 for 7 years (option to extend for 3 years (to 31st December 2035)). The total contract value for this procurement is PS34,997,182 including VAT for the life of the contract (including extensions). The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decisions makers by midnight on 13 May 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Expected Annual Contract Values shall be updated with effect from 1 January 2026 through to 31 December 2035 to reflect an additional payment of PS148,000 per annum in respect of drugs and hosiery costs. For the avoidance of doubt, this period includes the optional extension period, which is not automatic and shall apply only in the event that the ICB determines to extend the Contract.

Options: Option to extend for a further 3 years.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 3 years (36 months at the sole discretion of the Commissioner). Maximum of a 10-year (120 month) contract duration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04cc49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015906-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,531,772 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB
Additional Buyers

NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 2PG
Postcode Area
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Blackbird Leys
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sue Ryder

Further Information

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