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HomeLink Healthcare NNUH Virtual Ward Service

NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Mar 2025 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has initiated an intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime for the HomeLink Healthcare NNUH Virtual Ward Service. This contract, aimed at delivering health services directly to patients' homes, falls within the East of England region (UKH15). The procurement process is in the award stage, with the standstill period beginning right after this notice's publication. The contract is for a period of 12 months, starting from 31 March 2025 to 27 March 2026. This is a services contract valued at £790,400 and managed through a Direct Award Process without prior competition due to the continuation of existing services under regulated conditions.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for healthcare service providers, especially those specialising in home-based clinical care. Businesses equipped with multi-disciplinary teams and robust management frameworks can compete effectively for contracts like these, which require comprehensive care solutions, including wound care, stoma care, and IV antibiotics administration. Companies that can offer 24/7 clinical on-call services and strong account management will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The procurement process favouring existing successful providers also highlights the importance of demonstrating proven service quality and continuity.

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Notice Title

HomeLink Healthcare NNUH Virtual Ward Service

Notice Description

NHS sub-contract for the provision of clinical services to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals Foundation Trust.<br/><br/>HomeLink Healthcare shall provide clinical care to patients in the NNUH Virtual ward in the place they call home.<br/><br/>The service will be managed from a base within NNUH to allow for close communication with the virtual ward. The visits will be delivered by a multi-disciplinary field team, supported and managed by a HomeLink Clinical Lead based in the East of England and an Associate Clinical Lead based on site at NNUH. <br/><br/>The Service will comprise: <br/>1. Delivery of the pre-agreed number of visits to patients' homes, including nursing and residential homes <br/>2. A 24-hour, 7 day a week, clinical 'on-call' service <br/>3. Clinical oversight <br/>4. Account Management <br/><br/>Interventions delivered include but are not limited to: <br/>* Wound Care including wounds requiring negative pressure pumps <br/>* Stoma Care <br/>* IV Antibiotics <br/>* Assistance with Medication <br/>* Bloods <br/>* Bridging Package of Care

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is being awarded to an existing provider under the Provider Selection Regime following Direct Award Process C, for a period of 12 months commencing 31/03/2025 until 27/03/2026.

The service will be managed from a base within NNUH to allow for close communication with the virtual ward. The visits will be delivered by a multi-disciplinary field team, supported and managed by a HomeLink Clinical Lead based in the East of England and an Associate Clinical Lead based on site at NNUH.

The Service will comprise:
1. Delivery of the pre-agreed number of visits to patients' homes, including nursing and residential homes
2. A 24-hour, 7 day a week, clinical 'on-call' service
3. Clinical oversight
4. Account Management

Interventions delivered include but are not limited to:
* Wound Care including wounds requiring negative pressure pumps
* Stoma Care
* IV Antibiotics
* Assistance with Medication
* Bloods
* Bridging Package of Care

Procurement Information

'This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by [Add date]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04edb7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009607-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£790,400 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 202511 months 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
NORFOLK AND NORWICH UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Nathan Griffen
Contact Email
nathan.griffen@nnuh.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1603288274

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7UY
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH53 Breckland and South Norfolk
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
South Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Cringleford
Westminster Constituency
South Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOMELINK HEALTHCARE

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