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Stroke Service Medway & Swale

NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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05 Feb 2026 at 16:01

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is conducting a procurement process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the "Stroke Service Medway & Swale" project. This pertains to the health services industry, specifically targeting stroke services. The process involves a direct award without prior publication, set to take place in the UKJ4 region. The procurement stage is currently an intention to award notice, marking the start of a standstill period. Written representations should be submitted by 13th February 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a total value of £38,007. The provider has been assessed against specified criteria, and the process is managed in accordance with relevant regulations and governance procedures.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in stroke care and service sustainability. Suitable businesses are those with a strong track record in delivering high-quality healthcare services, capable of meeting the key selection criteria, such as quality and innovation, value, and social value. The existing provider, the Stroke Association, has been identified as meeting the necessary standards to continue providing this service, suggesting a preference for established entities familiar with the NHS framework and service delivery expectations in the Kent and Medway areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Stroke Service Medway & Swale

Notice Description

Stroke Services for M&S

Lot Information

Lot 1

Stroke Service PSR route direct award C Annual contract Value PS38,007.00 The proposed contract award period is for 01 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 and includes a 3-month no fault contract termination notice period.

Procurement Information

The decision to award has been made at the Executive Management Committee including the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Finance Officer and Chief Delivery Officer to award this service to the Stroke Association as the existing provider for Kent and Medway. 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 Procurement Act 2023 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 the relevant authority by 13/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06494c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010632-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
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
£38,007 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20267 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS KENT AND MEDWAY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MAIDSTONE
Postcode
ME15 6NB
Postcode Area
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
TLJ4 Kent
Local Authority
Maidstone
Electoral Ward
High Street
Westminster Constituency
Maidstone and Malling

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Stroke Association

Further Information

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