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NHS CHC Information and Advice Service Delivery 2026/29

NHS ENGLAND

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27 May 2026 at 07:43

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20 Mar 2026 at 13:05

Summary of the contracting process

NHS England has completed the procurement process for the "NHS CHC Information and Advice Service Delivery 2026/29," focusing on health services. The contract spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with yearly review and break clauses, under a Limited Direct Award procedure without prior calls for competition. The service will be provided nationally, with the contracting authority based in London, UK. The recent award was finalised on 26th May 2026, following an intention to award notice published on 20th March 2026. The contract, valued at £750,000 GBP, was awarded to Ethical Legal Services Ltd (TA Beacon).

This procurement offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those able to provide expert advice and comprehensive literature on the NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) process. Companies like SMEs that focus on health administration and consultancy services could benefit from engaging in such projects, enhancing their portfolio and expanding their role in the healthcare sector. The procurement method encourages competition mainly through value-driven pricing criteria, allowing businesses to leverage competitive pricing to secure similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

NHS CHC Information and Advice Service Delivery 2026/29

Notice Description

Under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award, Opt C, NHSE seeks to procure a an independent national Information and Advice Service for NHS CHC for three years -incl. yearly break clauses - from 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2029. The service is expected to continue providing comprehensive literature about all aspects of the NHS CHC process, as well as specialist advice on NHS CHC through verbal and written consultations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award, Opt C, NHSE seeks to procure a an independent national Information and Advice Service for NHS CHC for three years -incl. yearly break clauses - from 1st April 2026 - 31st March 2029. The service is expected to continue providing comprehensive literature about all aspects of the NHS CHC process, as well as specialist advice on NHS CHC through verbal and written consultations. Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) award notice.

Options: 3 year with annual review and break clauses

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) award notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067056
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049354-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 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 ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SE1 8UG
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)
TLI45 Lambeth
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Lambeth
Electoral Ward
Waterloo & South Bank
Westminster Constituency
Vauxhall and Camberwell Green

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ETHICAL LEGAL SERVICES LTD (TA BEACON

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