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BLMK ICB Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Service - Luton

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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01 Sep 2025 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) is in the process of awarding a contract for Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Services in Luton, classified under health services. The procurement process is at the award stage, with a limited procurement method applied, specifically a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The decision-making was approved by the BLMK ICB Chiefs in August 2025, and the notice marks the beginning of a standstill period, during which representations must be made by 11th September 2025. The service is intended to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an estimated lifetime value of £115,518.

This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, specifically those focused on post-trauma and neurological rehabilitation. Established providers like Headway Luton, which have experience in delivering high-quality ABI rehabilitation services, would find this contract beneficial for growth. The emphasis on continuous support and improving the quality of life for patients presents an opportunity for providers able to deliver comprehensive, long-term care solutions within the Luton region. With the contract being awarded via a direct selection process under the Provider Selection Regime, businesses with a proven track record in similar services may find an advantageous position to engage with future contracting opportunities within the ICB framework.

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Notice Title

BLMK ICB Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Service - Luton

Notice Description

Acquired brain injury rehabilitation services in Luton area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The lead commissioner for this service is BLMK ICB. Acquired brain injury (ABI) rehabilitation services are provided in Luton area. Clients are supported in improving the quality of life following an acquired brain injury - in re-learning the everyday living skills such as walking, talking, eating etc. returning to work and maintaining self-supported living.

Post-trauma support services provided to meet the individual needs of people with long term neurological conditions following an acquired brain injury, their family and/or carers.

The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C and the approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS115,518. The services are intended to be provided for a period of 2 years from 01st April 2026 to 31st March 2028.

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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight 11th September 2025. 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-059169
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052840-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20256 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
NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
blmkicb.contactus@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEADWAY LUTON

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