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P1 Hospital Discharge staffing support

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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27 Jan 2026 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for "P1 Hospital Discharge staffing support" to Network Healthcare Professionals Limited. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and aims to provide peripatetic staffing support to facilitate hospital discharges from RDUH in Exeter. The procurement process was concluded without competition under a direct method, classified as below threshold. The contract spans from 26 January 2026 to 29 March 2026, with the possibility of a nine-week extension if demand persists. The total contract value is £90,720 during the initial period, with a net value of £75,000. The buying organisation, situated in Exeter, operates as a public authority within the central government framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary healthcare staffing solutions, particularly those equipped to handle urgent and fluctuating demand. Companies experienced in providing qualified healthcare personnel such as nurses or support staff on short notice should find this sector appealing. Businesses focusing on healthcare service provision, especially those capable of adjusting quickly to varying levels of demand, stand to benefit from such opportunities. Moreover, the direct procurement method indicates swift decision-making processes for suitable bidders prepared to engage without lengthy competitive bidding procedures.

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Notice Title

P1 Hospital Discharge staffing support

Notice Description

NHS Devon required continued provision of P1 peripatetic staffing support to help facilitate discharges from RDUH in Exeter during surge in demand over winter. This is based on 3 staff providing 12.5 hours per day. The contract awarded is for 9 weeks with a 9 week extension option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060ff6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007212-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£75,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Jan 2026 - 29 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NETWORK HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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