Award

Discharge to Assess Community Beds

NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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12 Mar 2026 at 17:17

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (BNSSG ICB) seeking to commission residential nursing care services, specifically Discharge to Assess Community Beds at Robinson House, Bristol, operated by Brunelcare Ltd. The procurement falls under the industry category of health services, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) outlined in the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. The current stage is the award process, beginning with the publication of an intention to award notice dated 12th March 2026, marking the start of a standstill period until midnight on 25th March 2026. The procurement is a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition, for a contract commencing on 1st April 2026, with a potential 12-month extension, bringing the total contract value to £1,010,650.02 excluding VAT.

This tender signifies substantial business growth potential in the residential care industry, offering opportunities for providers specialising in healthcare services, particularly in community-based rehabilitation environments. The contract centres around Pathway 3 (P3) of the Discharge to Assess model, anticipated to support individuals requiring intensive, bed-based rehabilitation post-hospitalisation, expected to foster long-term care arrangements. Companies with expertise in nursing and residential care, and those adept in integration, collaboration, innovation, and social value aspects, could strongly compete due to the emphasis on sustaining service quality and improving health access. Additionally, the procurement favours suppliers with a proven track record in delivering high-standard care services aligning with BNSSG ICB’s safeguarding and quality requirements, showcased by Brunelcare Ltd’s precedent performance.

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Notice Title

Discharge to Assess Community Beds

Notice Description

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission the block provision of Pathway 3 (P3) Discharge to Assess Community Beds for patients in BNSSG. These beds will be delivered at Robinson House in Bristol operated by Brunelcare. BNSSG ICB has implemented a Discharge to Assess model following hospital admission, in collaboration with ICS partners. The vision of the model is to maximise independence, de-escalate care as early as possible, and prevent de-compensation. Over time this is expected to increase the number of people managing independently or with appropriate support at home and reduce reliance on bed-based care in both the short and long term. BNSSG ICB has followed PSR Direct Award Process C for the contract to which this notice relates. The service is VAT-exempt, and all contract values stated are excluding VAT This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission the block provision of Pathway 3 (P3) Discharge to Assess Beds for patients requiring intensive, bed-based rehabilitation following hospital admission. These beds will be delivered at Robinson House in Bristol, operated by Brunelcare. Pathway 3 supports people who require approximately 28 days of intensive rehabilitation in a community hospital or nursing/residential care home setting and who are expected to require a long-term care package, most likely in a nursing or residential care home. BNSSG ICB has implemented a Discharge to Assess model in collaboration with ICS partners, incorporating four pathways (0-3) to support timely discharge from hospital and maximise independence. Pathway 3 forms part of this wider system. The Commissioner has followed PSR Direct Award Process C for the award of this contract. The total expected value of the contract for the initial 18-month contract term is PS605,941.11 excluding VAT The optional 12-month extension expected value of the contract is PS404,708.91 excluding VAT. Therefore, the full expected lifetime contract value (18-month + optional 12-month extension) is PS1,010,650.02 excluding VAT. The contract value stated is exclusive of VAT. The services being procured constitute VAT-exempt welfare services provided by a registered care home The contract period will commence on 1st April 2026. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners Additional information: The provider has satisfied the existing contract to a sufficient standard according to the detail outlined in the contract: they provided all of the required documentation, information and policies for the existing contract. They have followed the contractual service specification, not deviated from BNSSG ICB Safeguarding requirements, charged the correct local prices as per the contract, issued invoices correctly in accordance with the BNSSG ICB process, complied with Quality reporting requirements. They have complied with/not fallen foul of the applicable NHS Standard Contract (Shorter Form) Service Conditions, including Service Conditions in relation to the following: service standards, co-operation, information requirements, safeguarding, payment terms and quality requirements. They have also complied with/not fallen foul of the applicable shorter Form General Conditions, including those relating to liability & indemnity, assignment & sub-contracting, and Information Governance. The new contracting arrangements are based on a rollover of the previous contracting arrangements/schedules which the provider has already satisfied/complied with to a high standard, and so the provider will highly be likely to be able to satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard.

Options: Option to extend for 12 months

Procurement Information

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. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on 25th March 2026. 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-0668fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022586-2026
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

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,010,650 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 days 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 BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLK11 Bristol, City of

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRUNELCARE

Further Information

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