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End of Life - C405880

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

10 Mar 2026 at 15:35

Award

12 Feb 2026 at 11:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "End of Life - C405880" has been successfully concluded with the confirmation of award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), which operates outside the traditional application of Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract, managed by the NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board, focuses on the provision of geriatric services—specifically Healthcare and Social care for patients with progressive life-limiting illnesses. The process utilised a direct award method, ensuring swift resolution with Marie Curie as the service provider. The contract commences on 1 April 2026 and concludes on 31 March 2027, carrying a lifetime value of £1,225,800.00.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, especially for large healthcare providers experienced in geriatric and end-of-life care services. Businesses that excel in quality, integration, and innovation, alongside demonstrating strong social value and the ability to improve access and reduce health inequalities, are well-positioned to compete in similar procurement models. The awarded contract highlights a strategic alignment with key criteria that favour comprehensive performance and collaboration, making it ideal for organisations aiming to build partnerships within the health sector in London.

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Notice Title

End of Life - C405880

Notice Description

Health and Social care for Patients with progressive life-limiting illness

Lot Information

Lot 1

This notice relates to Health and Social care for Patients with progressive life-limiting illness
This notice is an intention to award a contract to the existing provider following direct award process C.
The annual value of the contract is PS1,225,800.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS1,225,800.00
The expiring contract ends 31/03/2026
The contract term will be 1 Year with No Option to Extend
The contract will start 01/04/2026 and end 31/03/2027

Procurement Information

Reason: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations<br/>Explanation: 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. <br/>Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 26/02/2026<br/>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-064eda
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021433-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85121252 - Geriatric services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,225,800 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20262 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 NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 1TH
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Laycock
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARIE CURIE

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