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Palliative care support to End of Life beds

OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Mar 2026 at 11:08

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process led by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the provision of palliative care support to End of Life beds at community hospitals under their jurisdiction. The contract, titled "Palliative care support to End of Life beds," falls under the health and social work services industry category. The procurement method was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons, and the process was guided by the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Although the tender status is completed, the contract has not yet been formally awarded, marking the commencement of a standstill period. The award procedure was made public on 19 March 2026, with Sue Ryder set to provide the services across several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale service providers specialising in health services, such as palliative and end-of-life care. Businesses with expertise in the healthcare sector could find substantial opportunities to engage in subcontracting and collaboration with entities such as Sue Ryder, the intended primary provider. The current procurement framework highlights the importance of delivering quality care due to a lack of competition stemming from technical reasons, which is an interdependent aspect with existing contracts, such as those between Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Sue Ryder. The financial scope of the contract, valued at £437,155, offers substantial incentive for experienced organisations in the healthcare service provision niche to expand and solidify their role in public healthcare delivery.

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Notice Title

Palliative care support to End of Life beds

Notice Description

Supplier to provide palliative care support to a specified number of End of Life care beds within named Oxford Health's Community Hospital(s).

Lot Information

Lot 1

h the supplier is being subsequently subcontracted to provide support (further referenced as the Head-Contract). This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this Contract is subject to Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice mark the start of the standstill period. This contract has not yet formally been awarded. This notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to BusinessServices@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk and addressed to Head of Business Services.

Options: Extended in line with the Head-Contract

Procurement Information

Interdependency with BOB ICB and Oxford Health Community Services Contract and BOB ICB and Sue Ryder Contract for Palliative and End of Life Care (Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-017557)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066ea2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025062-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£437,155 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 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
OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX4 4XN
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Littlemore
Westminster Constituency
Oxford East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUE RYDER

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