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4 End of Life D2A beds in Plymouth

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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14 Nov 2025 at 10:01

Tender Notice
Award

03 Nov 2025 at 15:48

Award Notice
Planning

13 Oct 2025 at 14:15

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "4 End of Life D2A beds in Plymouth" is being managed by the NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically Residential Nursing Care Services. It involves the provision of four block-booked hospice beds to support end-of-life patient care, particularly those discharged from University Hospital Plymouth. The procurement method utilized is a limited procedure via the Provider Selection Regime, forgoing the typical Public Contracts Regulations due to its specificity. The tender process has reached the award stage, having been confirmed on 14th November 2025, following a standstill period that ended on 13th November 2025. The contract, effective from 17th November 2025, extends for 12 months with the possibility of two 6-month extensions to address ongoing needs amidst seasonal pressures in Plymouth, with a weekly rate set per occupied bed.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialized end-of-life care services. Given the nature of the contract, experienced hospice care providers, particularly those with facilities in the Plymouth area and an established capability in managing discharge to assess pathways, would find this tender beneficial. The awarded supplier, St Luke's Hospice Plymouth, exemplifies a candidate that meets key criteria such as quality care provision, efficient patient integration into local healthcare systems, and added social value. This tender is well-suited for large-scale providers with a strong focus on community integration and high-quality, compassionate care delivery standards. By securing such contracts, providers can enhance their service offerings, stabilize income through block contracts, and contribute significantly to regional healthcare efficacy, particularly during high demand periods.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

4 End of Life D2A beds in Plymouth

Notice Description

4 Block booked end of life hospice beds in Plymouth

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Devon ICB intends to award a contract for provision of 4 block booked beds in appropriate hospice accommodation, to support discharge from hospital for patients at end of life from University Hospital Plymouth who are unable, or do not wish, to return to their home address. It has undertaken this procurement via a Most Suitable Provider Process under the Provider Selection Regime and this notice is an intention to award notice. It is essential that the pathway supports the timely discharge of people at end of life, particularly for those people rapidly deteriorating for whom there is a limited window for a safe and appropriate discharge from hospital to be achieved. The provider will be responsible for all medical support and care needs for individuals in these block beds and will be expected to provide Consultant oversight. The contract will be in place to support during forthcoming winter pressures in the Plymouth locality. The contract will start immediately on completion of the procurement and will run for 12 months initially, although will include a 6 month break clause. 2 x 6 month extension options will be included should the capacity continue to be required after 12 months. This service is commissioned on a block contract purchase basis for end of life nursing beds with the following guaranteed activity levels: 4 End of Life Nursing Beds The current weekly rate for occupied beds is PS1,118.38 with a 50% rate pro rata for vacant beds. The award is for new provision from an existing provider.

Options: Two six-month extension options will be included in the contract

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 on 13th November. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR NB. This notice is being published as a VEAT notice due to a current known fault with the F03 Contract Award notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ae57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073814-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£232,623 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
10 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
3 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Postcode Area
Exeter
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
TLK4 Devon
Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

St Luke's Hospice Plymouth

Further Information

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