Award

End of Life Care Support Service

CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

06 Feb 2026 at 15:42

TenderUpdate

30 Oct 2025 at 15:56

TenderUpdate

07 Oct 2025 at 12:36

Tender

06 Oct 2025 at 15:11

Planning

12 Sep 2025 at 14:50

Planning

09 Sep 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust recently completed an open procurement process for the provision of an "End of Life Care Support Service", with the award notice published on 6th February 2026. This contract pertains to the services industry, specifically under the category of "Other community, social and personal services", to be delivered in the region of Cornwall, UK (region code UKK3). The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. The award for the contract, valued in gross at £2,161,896, is granted to the supplier 'Volunteer Cornwall'. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029, with an option to extend it by a maximum of three additional years. The procurement process has moved from tender to award status, with the standstill period ending on 17th February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their operations within the healthcare sector, specifically those specialising in community and personal care services. The procurement was open to a diverse range of service providers, including SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE). For businesses equipped with the necessary capabilities in delivering end-of-life care services, this contract offers potential for growth and the establishment of long-term partnerships within the public health sector. Organisations that excel in service outcomes, equity and reach, and continuous improvement were favoured, pointing to the opportunities for businesses strong in these areas to showcase their strength and secure valuable contracts.

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Notice Title

End of Life Care Support Service

Notice Description

An open procurement under PA23 for the provision of an End of Life Care Support Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Option to extend by up to a maximum of 3-years.

Planning Information

Another next market engagement event will be held on Monday 15th September via TEAMS from 2-3pm. Please contact dave.bray@nhs.net for an invitation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596e4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011092-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,801,580 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,801,580 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,801,580 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
6 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Dave Bray
Contact Email
dave.bray@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BODMIN
Postcode
PL31 2QN
Post Town
Plymouth
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly

Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence
Westminster Constituency
North Cornwall

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VOLUNTEER CORNWALL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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