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Continuing Healthcare Activity Support

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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02 Oct 2025 at 15:57

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02 Oct 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Continuing Healthcare Activity Support" contract is managed by the NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. This contract falls under the services category, specifically "Advisory services provided by nurses" (CPV code: 85141220), and involves the provision of remote and face-to-face reviews of continuing healthcare packages and fast-track reviews. Located in Kent & Medway, with deliveries also covering regions from UKC to UKK, the procurement has reached the "Award" stage as of 2nd October 2025. The contract is valued at approximately £464,965 and will span from 15th October 2025 to 14th October 2026, with an optional 6-month extension. The procurement followed a limited procedure without a prior call for competition under the Provider Selection Regime, intended for healthcare services.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs like UB Healthcare, which successfully secured the contract through its advantageous submission. The focus on quality, integration, collaboration, sustainability, and social value, as well as reducing health inequalities, highlights the suitability for businesses experienced in innovative healthcare solutions. With quality weighted at 60% and cost at 40%, the criteria emphasise the importance of delivering value-driven healthcare services. Companies capable of meeting these rigorous standards and those with expertise in the healthcare domain are well-positioned to compete for such tenders.

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Notice Title

Continuing Healthcare Activity Support

Notice Description

to provide services for the review of continuing healthcare packages and fast track reviews

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of remote and face to face reviews of overdue CHC care packages and Fast Track Reviews This is an intention to award a contract under the competitive process of PSR at a value of circa PS464,965 This is a new service to be provided by a new supplier The contract will run from 15th October 2025 to 14th October 2026.

Options: 6 month optional extension

Procurement Information

Run as a further competition via an accredited framework for All Age Continuing Care for healthcare services. Countess of Chester, FTS Notice Ref 2023/S 000-027596

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a746
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061914-2025
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

85141220 - Advisory services provided by nurses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£464,965 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Oct 20254 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 KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Bob Murray
Contact Email
bob.murray4@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 7736635334

Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Post Town
Rochester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UB HEALTHCARE

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