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C337592 - Stroke Association (Stroke Recovery Support)

NHS NORTH CENTRAL LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

23 Mar 2026 at 09:11

TenderUpdate

20 Mar 2026 at 14:22

Award

04 Mar 2026 at 17:58

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board is overseeing the procurement process for a community health service contract titled "Stroke Association (Stroke Recovery Support)". This initiative is focused on delivering community stroke navigator services to support stroke survivors, their families, and carers. Services will be concentrated in Haringey and Islington, providing assistance for reintegration, volunteering, and collaboration with speech and language therapists. As of 18 March 2026, the contract was formally awarded. The procurement process followed the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, employing a limited procurement method without the prior publication of a call for competition. The contract commences on 1 April 2026 and is valued at £351,460 over a one-year term with the option to extend by another year.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in community health services. The awarded contract highlights an emphasis on quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, and social value. Businesses that offer robust community engagement and healthcare support services, particularly in speech and language therapy, would find this contract aligns well with their capabilities. By actively participating, interested firms could enhance their portfolio, broaden their operational scope, and cement their presence within the London healthcare market. This procurement is highly suitable for established providers who can demonstrate an excellent track record in delivering community-oriented health services.

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Notice Title

C337592 - Stroke Association (Stroke Recovery Support)

Notice Description

Delivery of a community stroke navigator service to support reintegration into the community, volunteering, return to work and support stroke survivors, their families and carers to navigate health and social services in Haringey and Islington - includes six month reviews. Communication service - to provide support and rehabilitation for people who suffer from speech and language problems as a result of a stroke, working in conjunction with speech and language therapists.

Lot Information

Lot 1

"This notice relates to Delivery of a community stroke navigator service to support reintegration into the community, volunteering, return to work and support stroke survivors, their families and carers to navigate health and social services in Haringey and Islington - includes six month reviews. Communication service - to provide support and rehabilitation for people who suffer from speech and language problems as a result of a stroke, working in conjunction with speech and language therapists.
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 PS175,730.00
The lifetime value of the contract is PS351,460.00
The expiring contract ends 31/03/2026
The contract term will be 2 Years with No Option to Extend
The contract will start 01/04/2026 and end 31/03/2028"

Procurement Information

"Justification: Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below<br/>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 18/03/2026<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-066293
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026055-2026
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 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
TLI43 Haringey and Islington

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STROKE ASSOCIATION

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