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07 Apr 2026 at 16:44

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for a community health services contract titled "BSOL_Sentinel Care Limited_2025-26_IFPCHC". Classified under the services category, this contract focuses on domiciliary care services for Continuing Healthcare (CHC) eligible clients, specifically in the UKG31 and UKG32 regions. The procurement method used was a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with the awarding contract dated 24th March 2026. The procurement is exempt from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, awarded to Sentinel Care Limited, is to run from 20th March 2026 to 31st March 2027. It is worth noting the contract is structured with no guaranteed activity, meaning its value will fluctuate with the services delivered during this period.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those capable of delivering flexible and high-quality domiciliary care. The focus on the "Patient choice" criteria underscores the importance of providing superior service quality. Large-scale providers, like Sentinel Care Limited, are well-suited to this type of contract, owing to their capacity to adapt to varying levels of demand and maintain high standards of care. Successful engagement in this sector not only aids in business growth per a contract's direct value but also enhances the reputation through affiliation with NHS services, potentially opening doors to further opportunities in the public healthcare domain. The emphasis on quality over cost signifies an environment favourable for service-oriented companies eager to distinguish themselves based on excellence in healthcare provision.

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Notice Title

BSOL_Sentinel Care Limited_2025-26_IFPCHC

Notice Description

Provision of domiciliary care services to CHC-eligible clients

Lot Information

Lot 1

"The service provided under this notice will be for domiciliary care. This contract award has been made following Direct Award Process B under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and the Public Contract Regulations 2015 (as amended) do not apply. The contract is awarded with no guarantee of activity. The value will vary dependent on the activity delivered. This is a new contract. The contract will run from 20th March 2026 to 31st March 2027."

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067d54
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031623-2026
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

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20265 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 BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B1 1TT
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG31 Birmingham, TLG32 Solihull

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Sentinel Care Limited

Further Information

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