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BLMK ICB Community Health Services in Bedford, Bedfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Authority areas

NHS BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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13 Mar 2026 at 13:02

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) is the buyer for a contract intended to be awarded under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for Community Health Services across Bedford, Bedfordshire, and Central Bedfordshire Authority areas. This tender falls under the health services category (CPV classification 85100000), with contracts commencing from 1st April 2026 and running until 31st March 2028. The procurement process is at the award stage, with an intention notice published on 13th March 2026, allowing providers to make representations by 25th March 2026. The procurement method is a limited procedure without prior publication, with an approximate lifetime contract value of £74,338,331.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, especially those with expertise in community and specialised health offerings such as paediatric and adult services, including brain injury care, nutrition, speech therapy, and specialist nursing services for conditions such as Parkinson’s and chronic fatigue. Businesses that currently meet high standards, as exhibited by existing service providers like East London NHS Foundation Trust, may have an advantage. This contract may encourage collaboration amongst local health service providers, offering growth potential through expanded service delivery and regional partnership development.

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Notice Title

BLMK ICB Community Health Services in Bedford, Bedfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Authority areas

Notice Description

Community Health Services in Bedford, Bedfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Authority areas. The lead commissioner for this service is Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes ICB (BLMK ICB) and the associate commissioners are the two local authorities: Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and Central Bedfordshire Borough Council (CBC).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The lead commissioner for this service is Bedfordshire, Luton, Milton Keynes ICB (BLMK ICB) and the associate commissioners are the two local authorities: Bedford Borough Council (BBC) and Central Bedfordshire Borough Council (CBC). Community Health Services are provided in Bedford, Bedfordshire and Central Bedfordshire Authority areas and covers the following:
Children Services
- Paeds Podiatry MSK, podiatry to be triaged, podiatry nail surgery.
- Paediatric TB (Tuberculosis) Nursing
- Paediatric Wheelchairs

Adult Services
- BCHS - Acquired Brain Injury
- Nutrition and Dietetic Service
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Chronic Fatigue/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
- Post Covid Chronic Fatigue
- Continence Services
- Community Discharge planning
- Stroke Early Supported Discharge (ESD)
- Community Heart Failure Nursing Services
- Macmillan Cancer and Palliative Care Psychology Service
- Parkinson's Disease Specialist Nursing
- Podiatry Service
- Rapid Intervention (RIT)
- Rare Neurological Conditions Coordinator Services
- Rehab and Enablement Services (incl: Neurological Rehab, Community Occupational Therapy, Community Physio, and Intermediate Care incl Rapid access.
- Intermediate Care Bed Service
- Single Point of Access - MDT Services
- Specialist Wheelchair Services (Adults and Children)
- Tuberculosis (TB) Nursing Services
- Tissue Viability
- Complex Care Services.

The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C and the approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS74,338.331 for a period of 2 years.

The services are intended to be provided for a period of 2 years from 01.04.2026 to 31.03.2028.

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 decision makers by midnight 25th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.'<br/>Any written representations should be sent to agem.blmkicb.tntracker@nhs.net<br/><br/>The BLMK ICB Chiefs (Executives) gave approval of this in August 2025 at the scheduled Chiefs (Executives) Meeting. Conflicts of interests have been managed in line with ICB's Conflict of Interest and Standards of Business Conduct Policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0669cf
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022977-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£74,338,331 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20257 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 BEDFORDSHIRE, LUTON AND MILTON KEYNES INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORDSHIRE
Postcode
SG17 5TQ
Post Town
Stevenage
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH25 Central Bedfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH24 Bedford

Local Authority
Central Bedfordshire
Electoral Ward
Shefford
Westminster Constituency
Hitchin

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST LONDON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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