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Provision of 24-hour Palliative Care Consultancy Service

NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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17 Nov 2025 at 14:18

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17 Oct 2025 at 14:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust has recently updated the contract process for the "Provision of 24-hour Palliative Care Consultancy Service," classified under the health services industry category (CPV: 85100000). This service is aimed at supporting palliative care teams across the Trust's hospital sites and community areas. The contract, valued at £81,900, formally commenced on 1st November 2025 and is set to run until 31st October 2028. The procurement method followed was a limited process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), aligned with the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, excluding the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. The Trust, located at Salford Royal Hospital, Salford, acts as the buying organisation, with James Brewerton as the contact point.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in 24-hour palliative care consultancy. SMEs like SUPPORTIVE CARE (UK) LIMITED, who are already actively involved in such contracts, could find avenues for advancement by showcasing their capability to deliver high-standard healthcare services. Businesses aiming to compete in similar tenders should possess a robust track record in the healthcare sector, quality service delivery, and the capacity to meet the demanding needs of an NHS Foundation Trust. This contract encourages firms to leverage their expertise in specialised healthcare consultancy to expand within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of 24-hour Palliative Care Consultancy Service

Notice Description

Provision of 24-hour Palliative Care Consultancy Service for palliative care teams across the Northern Care Alliance NHS FT hospital sites and community areas.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of 24-hour Palliative Care Consultancy Service for palliative care teams across the Northern Care Alliance NHS FT hospital sites and community areas.

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 or the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period on the next working day. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight at the end of 29th October 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-05cf0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074423-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£81,900 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Sep 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
NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
James Brewerton
Contact Email
james.brewerton@nca.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M6 8HD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Weaste & Seedley
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUPPORTIVE CARE (UK

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