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NHS Sussex ICB Nursing Home Any Qualified Provider (AQP)

NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

31 Mar 2026 at 14:21

Award

21 Oct 2025 at 15:23

Award

27 Aug 2025 at 15:06

Award

15 Jul 2025 at 15:34

Tender

01 Apr 2025 at 08:00

Planning

13 Mar 2025 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB) has conducted a procurement process for the NHS Sussex Nursing Home Any Qualified Provider (AQP) contract, focusing on health and social work services. This initiative aimed at expanding the list of qualified providers for commissioning NHS Continuing Healthcare placements for adults across regions such as West Sussex, East Sussex, and Brighton & Hove. The procurement process was initiated using an open procedure, following the Provider Selection Regime Competitive Process. Applications for this contract were initially open from 1 April 2025 and closed on 13 May 2025. Successful providers have been incorporated into the AQP list, which commenced operation on 1 December 2024, with the formal award completed and processed this March 2026. The procurement did not ensure any specific volume or payment, rather a flexible arrangement without guaranteed allotments.

This tender presents significant opportunities for nursing homes and care providers situated within the outlined geographic regions, priming them to join a strategic effort by NHS Sussex ICB to enhance healthcare service provisions. Businesses in health and social care—especially those operating nursing homes—are well-positioned to benefit financially and expand their service capabilities. Moreover, the framework allows providers to integrate seamlessly into government-led healthcare strategies, thus presenting a strategic advantage for business growth in the healthcare sector. Given the flexible payment structure, this tender suits businesses capable of adapting to variable service demands without dependency on fixed service volumes, translating opportunities for agile innovation and partnership developments.

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Notice Title

NHS Sussex ICB Nursing Home Any Qualified Provider (AQP)

Notice Description

NHS Sussex ICB opened the NHS Sussex Nursing Home Any Qualified Provider (AQP) contract for new applicants. Applications were open from Tuesday 1 April 2025 through CarePulse eProcurement (https://sussex-nhaqp-2025.carepulse.co.uk/) and closed at 5:00 pm on 13 May 2025. Applications were evaluated between 14 May 2025 and 8 July 2025. Successful Providers have been added to the NHS Sussex Nursing Home AQP list, which the ICB uses as the primary route for commissioning NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) placements for adults.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Sussex ICB opened the NHS Sussex Nursing Home Any Qualified Provider (AQP) contract for 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 West Sussex, East Sussex, Brighton & Hove, or the surrounding area. Applications were open from Tuesday 1 April 2025 through CarePulse eProcurement (https://sussex-nhaqp-2025.carepulse.co.uk/) and closed at 5:00 pm on 13 May 2025. Applications were evaluated between 14 May 2025 and 8 July 2025. Successful Providers have been added to the NHS Sussex Nursing Home AQP list, which the ICB uses as the primary route for commissioning NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) placements for adults. This notice relates to an existing service; the contract commenced on 1 December 2024. The Providers listed in this notice are new Providers joining this contract for the first time. The procurement is conducted under the Provider Selection Regime Competitive Process. 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. Evalucom Consulting Ltd are managing the procurement process on behalf of NHS Sussex ICB Commissioning Authority. The award decision was made by NHS Sussex ICB Commissioning Authority. If you have any questions or require more information, please email Sussex.NursingHomeAQP@evalucom.co.uk.

Options: The Commissioners may opt to extend the Contract Term by up to 2 years, in accordance with Schedule 1C of the Contract Particulars.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec84
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029843-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

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
31 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
31 Mar 2025Expired
Award Date
14 Jul 20259 months ago
Contract Period
27 Jul 2025 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England), TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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