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Life After Stroke Services NHS Essex ICB (formally NHS Mid and South Essex ICB)

NHS Essex Integrated Care Board

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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11 Jun 2026 at 08:54

Tender Notice
Award

31 Mar 2026 at 12:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Essex Integrated Care Board has initiated a procurement process to award a contract delivering "Life After Stroke" services within the Mid and South Essex region. The contract spans a period of 24 months, from 16th April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with a total contract value of £401,034. This service falls under the community health services category. The procurement has reached the award stage, following a direct award process (DAP C) under the Provider Selection Regime regulations of 2023. Key assessment criteria included quality, innovation, value, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, access, health inequalities, choice, and social value, each carrying an equal weight of 20%. Representations regarding the award were to be made by 15th April 2026, reinforcing the structured approach of the procurement process.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses engaged in community health services to engage with the NHS and expand their service offerings. The awarded contract to The Stroke Association highlights the steady demand for comprehensive healthcare solutions and reflects the potential for organisations adept in healthcare service delivery to secure similar contracts. Businesses specializing in healthcare services, particularly those addressing stroke recovery and community health, can leverage such opportunities to demonstrate innovation and integration within the public health sector, potentially resulting in business growth and enhanced market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Life After Stroke Services NHS Essex ICB (formally NHS Mid and South Essex ICB)

Notice Description

NHS Essex Integrated Care Board (formally NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board) (herein "the Authority")'s Contract Award Notice to award a contract to The Stroke Association to deliver Life After Stroke services to the patients within Mid and South Essex's geographical footprint. The contract will be for 24 months months from 16th April 2026 - 31st March 2028. The aggregate contract value is PS401,034 (based on 2 years at annual value of PS200,517) The provider is an existing provider, who is currently satisfying the requirements of the existing contract. The provider has been assessed against the criteria specified for this DAP C process: Quality & Innovation 20%. Value 20%. Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 20%, Access Health Inequalities and Choice 20%; Social Value 20%. Key criteria were specified, and assessment against each criterion was assessed based on the current service delivery model and performance. and the supplier meets all the requirements specified to the satisfaction of the ICB, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements of the new contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board (herein "the Authority")'s intention to award a contract to The Stroke Association to deliver Life After Stroke services to the patients within Mid and South Essex's geographical footprint. The contract will be for 24 months months from 16th April 2026 - 31st March 2028. The aggregate contract value is PS401,034 (based on 2 years at annual value of PS200,517) The provider is an existing provider, who is currently satisfying the requirements of the existing contract. The provider has been assessed against the criteria specified for this DAP C process: Quality & Innovation 20%. Value 20%. Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability 20%, Access Health Inequalities and Choice 20%; Social Value 20%. Key criteria were specified, and assessment against each criterion was assessed based on the current service delivery model and performance. and the supplier meets all the requirements specified to the satisfaction of the ICB, and it is expected that they will satisfy the requirements of the new contract.

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 Contract 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 midnight on Wednesday 15th April 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded, this notice serves as an intention to award under PSR

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0678e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054990-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£401,034 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS Essex Integrated Care Board
Additional Buyers

NHS Mid and South Essex Integrated Care Board

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1QH
Postcode Area
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH36 Heart of Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex
Local Authority
Chelmsford
Electoral Ward
Moulsham and Central
Westminster Constituency
Chelmsford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Stroke Association

Further Information

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