Award

Complex care

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

15 Dec 2025 at 17:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "Complex Care" has been completed successfully by the NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the health services industry category and aims to provide a short-term package of complex care post-discharge from hospital, tailored to individual patient needs. The procurement method utilised was limited, executed without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the procurement falling outside the directive's scope. The contract was signed on 2nd December 2025, and the award was made to Pulse Healthcare Limited with an active status as of 15th December 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those offering bespoke care solutions. The contract, valued at £10,000, could attract larger healthcare providers like Pulse Healthcare Limited, who can flexibly adapt services based on evolving patient needs. Businesses with expertise in delivering personalised care packages and possessing the capability to navigate local healthcare frameworks would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders, fostering growth and expansion in the UK health sector.

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Notice Title

Complex care

Notice Description

Complex care - short term package of care post discharge from hospital to meet individual patient needs.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Devon sought to commission a specific package of care for an individual. The service is complex care and is a short term package of care post discharge from hospital to meet individual patient needs. Price is based on a per week price for the specific needs identified, these are subject to review as needed and may impact on total price if changes are required.

Options: As required if care needs change.

Procurement Information

This is a short term award pending the outcome of a competition to establish an all age continuing care framework, including covering complex care.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f61d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083068-2025
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
£10,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20252 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 DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
d-icb.contracting@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX2 5AZ
Post Town
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

PULSE HEALTHCARE

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