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Self-Funder Support Service

NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB)

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06 Aug 2025 at 13:48

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23 Jul 2025 at 16:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Self-Funder Support Service" is being managed by NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB), focusing on health services. This process, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, involves the establishment of a framework agreement allowing for the award and extension of contracts related to supporting patients not eligible for adult social care. With a service title pointing towards aiding patient discharges across Sussex, the procurement stage is at the tender update phase and includes a significant provider selection framework. The associated contract service dates are from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027, with a potential extension to 31st July 2029. Located in Lewes, the NHS Sussex ICB aims to run these services leveraging a competitive procurement strategy without prior publication.

This tender offers a substantial opportunity for businesses specializing in health and social care services, offering significant growth potential within the Sussex region. The contract is aimed at delivering quality and innovative services with a focus on patient-centric care, which can notably benefit suppliers with expertise in care home placements, community hospital discharges, and home care packages. The contract's value emphasizes cost-efficiency and social value, making it particularly suited for businesses with a strong track record in sustainable healthcare service delivery and those that possess innovative solutions to enhance service quality. The procurement strategy underscores the importance of collaboration and integration with healthcare systems, ensuring improved patient outcomes and aligning with broader health inequality reduction efforts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Self-Funder Support Service

Notice Description

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: The service supports patients who have been determined as not eligible for adult social care due to being over the funding threshold in the next steps to discharge from acute and community hospitals. This includes care home placement or packages of care to return home. Following a successful two-year contract in West Sussex and a pilot of the service in East Sussex, the service is well established in Sussex contributing supporting self-funders and supporting discharges from hospitals. Contract length: 2-year contract with an option to extend for a further 2-years Annual contract value: PS222,407 Total contract value (2-year + 2-year option) = PS889,628 Contract service dates = 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027 2-year extension dates = 1st August 2027 to 31st July 2029

Lot Information

Lot 1

NOTIFICATION OF INTENTION TO AWARD: The service supports patients who have been determined as not eligible for adult social care due to being over the funding threshold in the next steps to discharge from acute and community hospitals. This includes care home placement or packages of care to return home. Following a successful two-year contract in West Sussex and a pilot of the service in East Sussex, the service is well established in Sussex contributing supporting self-funders and supporting discharges from hospitals. Aims and objectives The objectives of the service are to: * support self-funders and their family/carers in the process of discharging from an acute and/or community hospital. * contribute to overall patient flow releasing hospital beds for those that need them * provide a speed of service from referral to placement of no more than 6 days (current average speed of service per month). * provide a supportive, positive experience for patients and their family/carers. Contract length: 2-year contract with an option to extend for a further 2-years Annual contract value: PS222,407 Total contract value (2-year + 2-year option) = PS889,628 Contract service dates = 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027 2-year extension dates = 1st August 2027 to 31st July 2029

Procurement Information

This procurement process used a SBS Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0564d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046532-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£889,628 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 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 Sussex Integrated Care Board (ICB)
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
Postcode Area
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
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Pulse Healthcare Limited t/a Xyla

Further Information

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