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Discharge to Assess Community Beds

NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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15 Jun 2026 at 10:00

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12 Mar 2026 at 17:39

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract to Cedar Care Homes Ltd for the provision of Pathway 3 (P3) Discharge to Assess Community Beds. This contract falls under the services category and specifically relates to residential health facilities in Bristol, UK. The contract, valued at approximately £1,530,930.18, including a potential extension, is part of a larger initiative to provide intensive rehabilitation for patients needing long-term care packages. The procurement process, which was completed on 12 March 2026, utilised a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and was modified under urgent circumstances due to unforeseen needs, necessitating additional beds commencing from 1 July 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare and residential services. Those equipped to provide high-quality, bed-based rehabilitation and long-term care would be particularly competitive. The successful procurement highlights attributes such as operational quality, value for money, and service sustainability, alongside a strong capacity for integration and collaboration within the sector. Such contracts are ideal for large-scale providers like Cedar Care, who can demonstrate a commitment to improving health outcomes and navigating NHS protocols. Businesses with similar capabilities in health services should consider collaboration and service innovation to meet the growing demand for community-based support within the UK's healthcare landscape.

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Notice Information

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 Gracefiields, South Gloucestershire operated by Cedar Care. 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 Community Beds for patients in BNSSG. 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.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066901
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056024-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85144000 - Residential health facilities services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,526,592 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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 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
Not specified
Postcode Area
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

Cedar Care Homes Ltd

Further Information

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