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BLMK ICB Specialist Residential Acquired Brain Injury and Stroke Rehab (Brainkind)

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

01 Sep 2025 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) is managing a procurement process for specialised rehabilitation services targeting patients with complex acquired brain injury or stroke needs. Named "BLMK ICB Specialist Residential Acquired Brain Injury and Stroke Rehab (Brainkind)", this process falls under a Provider Selection Regime, which is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and is not bound by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract award is planned from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, using a direct award method without prior publication. Services will be delivered across locations including Milton Keynes, Luton, Bedford, and Central Bedfordshire, classified under the health services industry category. The procurement stage is currently at the award notice with representations from providers required by 11th September 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, specifically in rehabilitation for complex neurological conditions. The contract will be awarded to an existing provider based on a cost per case agreement, suggesting opportunities for established service providers with the capability to meet high standards in patient care. Businesses with expertise in healthcare delivery and those possessing the requisite infrastructure to cater to specialised rehabilitation would be well-positioned to benefit from engaging with this procurement process, enhancing their portfolio and fostering business growth in a region demonstrating a commitment to specialised healthcare advancements.

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Notice Title

BLMK ICB Specialist Residential Acquired Brain Injury and Stroke Rehab (Brainkind)

Notice Description

Specialised Rehabilitation for patients with highly complex acquired brain injury or stroke needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Specialised Rehabilitation for patients with highly complex acquired brain injury or stroke needs.
The intention is to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C and the contract is a cost per case contract and will be paid according to need. The intention is to award the contract 1st April 2026- 31st March 2028.

Procurement Information

The following line is required by the Central Digital Platform (CDP): '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 the relevant authority by 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-059187
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052893-2025
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
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRAINKIND

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