Award

Nurse Outreach - Rough Sleepers

ISLINGTON COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 17:00

Award

27 Mar 2026 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

Islington Council has awarded a contract for a Nurse Outreach service specifically designed for rough sleepers in Islington, focusing on community nursing, health assessments, and clinical interventions. This contract, managed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using Direct Award C, bypasses the traditional Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The service will be provided by Whittington Health NHS Trust, starting on 1 April 2026, and potentially extending until 31 March 2028. The Council has ensured the procurement process adhered to strict governance arrangements, with the completion confirmed on 20 April 2026 and an initial value of £145,000 over one year.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for healthcare providers specialising in community outreach services. Given the specialised nature of the contract, businesses with expertise in clinical governance, community health interventions, and integration with NHS services will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. The procurement stage being in the award phase indicates stable conditions for engaging and enhancing service delivery within the local healthcare infrastructure. Additionally, the focus on social value and reducing health inequalities represents a strategic advantage for businesses that can leverage their experience in facilitating access to healthcare for vulnerable populations.

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Notice Title

Nurse Outreach - Rough Sleepers

Notice Description

Provision of Nurse Outreach (Rough Sleepers) services in Islington

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a specialist Nurse Outreach service for people experiencing rough sleeping in Islington, delivering targeted community nursing, health assessments and clinical interventions as part of a multi-disciplinary rough sleeping service.

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 8 April 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-06765c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035838-2026
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

85141200 - Services provided by nurses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 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
ISLINGTON COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

LONDON BOROUGH OF ISLINGTON

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
N1 2UD
Post Town
North London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
St Mary's & St James'
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WHITTINGTON HEALTH NHS TRUST

Further Information

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