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Marie Curie - Overnight Palliative Rapid Response Service and Planned Variable Service

NHS SOUTH EAST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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16 Mar 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS South East London Integrated Care Board is progressing the award of a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for the "Marie Curie - Overnight Palliative Rapid Response Service and Planned Variable Service." This contract, classified under the Health services sector, aims to enhance overnight palliative care within the UKI region. Key locations involved are Bromley, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark. The procurement process is in the award stage, following a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The decision is subject to Health Care Services Regulations 2023, with a standstill period for provider representations until 27th March 2026. The intended award to Marie Curie underscores the importance of continued high-quality, accessible services within the framework of social value and health inequality reduction.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for established providers within the health services domain. Businesses adept in delivering innovative, sustainable, and collaborative healthcare solutions may find this contract particularly rewarding. Although the contract has not been formally awarded, the emphasis on quality, integration of services, and social value aligns with strategic business objectives aimed at improving access and choices for service users. Large-scale enterprises like Marie Curie are well-positioned, given their resources and experience in the sector. However, businesses focusing on health inequality solutions and service integration are encouraged to explore future opportunities within this procurement framework.

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Notice Title

Marie Curie - Overnight Palliative Rapid Response Service and Planned Variable Service

Notice Description

Marie Curie - Overnight Palliative Rapid Response Service and Planned Variable Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

5 key criteria selected (1) Quality and Innovation (2) Value (3) Integration, collaboration and service sustainability (4) Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice (5) Social value. Each of these criteria applied an equal weighting of 20% with sub-criteria applied a proportional % allocation. Additional information: Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT): Overnight Palliative Rapid Response Service-Block contract Lewisham-PS101,577 + Bromley-PS110,042 = PS211,619 Per annum Overnight Palliative Rapid Response Service-Block contract (Total over 2+1 years = PS634,857) Planned Variable Service-Block contract Bromely - PS169,729 + Lambeth - PS159,360 + Southwark - PS110,556 + Lewisham - PS83,662 = PS523,307 Per annum Planned Variable Service-Block contract (All Borough Total over 2+1 years = PS1,569,921) Value:PS2,204,778 Currency: GBP

Options: 1 year extension

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 Procurement Act 2023 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 27.03.2026. 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-066b1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023540-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,204,778 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Mar 20263 weeks 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 SOUTH EAST 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
SE1 2TZ
Post Town
South East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI44 Lewisham and Southwark
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Southwark
Electoral Ward
London Bridge & West Bermondsey
Westminster Constituency
Bermondsey and Old Southwark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARIE CURIE

Further Information

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