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The Provision of Social, Personal & Nursing Care for Adults within a Residential Setting (Domiciliary Services)

NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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06 Mar 2025 at 11:16

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract titled "The Provision of Social, Personal & Nursing Care for Adults within a Residential Setting (Domiciliary Services)" to be delivered by Gap Kare Limited. This service falls under the health services industry category, specifically focusing on residential nursing care services, in the UKC region. This contract was awarded under urgent circumstances to mitigate risks to patient and public safety, bypassing the usual competitive tender procedures outlined by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract commenced on 14 October 2024 and is set to conclude on 13 October 2025, with payment based on a cost per case basis and no fixed annual contract value.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in domiciliary care, particularly those with the capability to swiftly address immediate safety and quality of care concerns. Companies with experience in health care services, residential care, and emergency response will find this procurement appealing. The focus on urgent care provisions and cost-per-case payment structure might attract businesses looking to diversify their service offerings and expand their client base within the UK's healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

The Provision of Social, Personal & Nursing Care for Adults within a Residential Setting (Domiciliary Services)

Notice Description

The Provision of Social, Personal & Nursing Care for Adults within a client's own home (Domiciliary Care). NENC ICB intends to award a contract to a new provider, following the Urgent Award Process. Contract has a zero expected annual contract value and is paid on a cost per case basis as it is for an individual client package.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Provision of Social, Personal & Nursing Care for Adults within their own homes (Domiciliary Care). NENC ICB intends to award a contract to a new provider, following Urgent Award Process. Contract has a zero expected annual contract value and is paid on a cost per case basis as it is for an individual client package. The relevant authority intends to award this contract under the urgent circumstances provision under 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. Contract has a zero expected annual contract value and is paid on a cost per case basis as it is for an individual client package. Contract Start Date: 14 October 2024 Contract End Date: 13 October 2025

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract has been awarded under 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea0b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008173-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS NORTH EAST AND NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
necsu.psrprocurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR5 3XB
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Washington and Gateshead South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAP KARE

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