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Homeless Nursing Service/Homeless Discharge Service

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

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03 Dec 2025 at 11:36

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18 Mar 2025 at 12:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board is seeking to provide a Homeless Nursing Service and Homeless Discharge Service, classified under health services. The procurement process follows the Provider Selection Regime regulations, with a direct award procedure applied without prior publication. The contracting process has culminated in an award to FCMS (NW) Ltd on 1st April 2025, with the contract commencing the same day and running until 31st March 2027. The contract's lifetime value is estimated at £524,000. The procurement is situated in Preston, United Kingdom, and falls under the service category, emphasising the provision of healthcare assistance to homeless individuals.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for business growth, especially for companies with expertise in delivering health services tailored to homeless communities. SMEs like FCMS (NW) Ltd, who have demonstrated effectiveness in meeting the existing contract requirements, are well-positioned to leverage these opportunities due to their familiarity and experience within the designated scope. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions and contribute to improving health access and integrating services will be particularly competitive in this sector, potentially enhancing their reputation and expanding service offerings within the region. The procurement process emphasised criteria such as quality, innovation, and social value, creating avenues for companies willing to deliver impactful services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Homeless Nursing Service/Homeless Discharge Service

Notice Description

The provision of a Homeless Nursing Service/Homeless Discharge Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Homeless Nursing Service/Homeless Discharge Service. Start Date: 01/04/2025 End Date: 31/03/2027 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS524,000 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

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 processes as set out in the PSR have been applied and not the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of the notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 31/03/25. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ee74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079273-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£524,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 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 Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESTON
Postcode
PR1 8XB
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD4 Lancashire
Local Authority
Preston
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Preston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCMS (NW) Ltd

Further Information

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