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24/7 Children's and Young People (CYP) Specialist Palliative and End of Life Care (PEoLC) Sussex

NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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09 Apr 2026 at 10:06

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board awarding a contract under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, specifically for health services related to 24/7 Children's and Young People (CYP) Specialist Palliative and End of Life Care in Sussex. The contract has been awarded to the Southern Hospice Group, Chestnut Tree House, through a direct award process without a prior call for competition, reflecting industry category 85100000 for health services. The procurement stage has reached completion with the contract being signed on 5th February 2026, valid from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031. The total contract value is £4,907,248 with an annual expenditure beginning at £883,404 in Year 1 and escalating to £1,005,961 for Years 2 to 5. The service will deliver continuous clinical access and holistic care through various settings, focused on addressing complex and evolving palliative care needs for children in East and West Sussex.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses working within the healthcare sector, particularly those specializing in paediatric care, innovative healthcare technologies, and community health services. Companies that provide advanced medical equipment, palliative care expertise, or have experience in collaboration with health and social care providers are well-suited to engage with this contract. Additionally, local businesses within the Sussex region offering volunteer support or corporate partnerships to support healthcare initiatives can benefit from tying in with this awarded contract to expand their reach and impact within the community. This tender highlights the importance of integrated healthcare solutions and collaborative approaches to improve service delivery, creating growth avenues for businesses that align with these core values.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

24/7 Children's and Young People (CYP) Specialist Palliative and End of Life Care (PEoLC) Sussex

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of specialist palliative care for children in Sussex. The palliative care needs for children encompass a wide range of conditions (e.g. genetic, neurological, cardiac, oncology) who often have complex, evolving care requirements. This service will provide an active and total approach to care, from the point of diagnosis throughout the child's life, death and beyond. Children and young people approaching the end of life and being cared for at home will have 24-hour access to both children's nursing care and advice from a consultant in paediatric palliative care. The service will include: Continuous Clinical Access - provision of 24/7 specialist paediatric consultant advice and nursing support for end-of-life care, ensuring families can access clinical expertise at home, in a hospice, or in a hospital setting at any hour. Holistic Approach - a "total approach to care" that addresses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs from the point of diagnosis through bereavement. Service Deliverables: o Specialist Assessment - leading assessments to ensure care is provided at the right time and location in the child's journey. o Symptom Management - providing 24/7 symptom management advice and developing formal plans to manage distressing symptoms. o Anticipatory Care Planning (ACP) - facilitating clear plans that outline the family's wishes and expected interventions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract is for the provision of specialist palliative care for children in Sussex. The palliative care needs for children encompass a wide range of conditions (e.g. genetic, neurological, cardiac, oncology) who often have complex, evolving care requirements. This service will provide an active and total approach to care, from the point of diagnosis throughout the child's life, death and beyond. Children and young people approaching the end of life and being cared for at home will have 24-hour access to both children's nursing care and advice from a consultant in paediatric palliative care. The service will include: Continuous Clinical Access - provision of 24/7 specialist paediatric consultant advice and nursing support for end-of-life care, ensuring families can access clinical expertise at home, in a hospice, or in a hospital setting at any hour. Holistic Approach - a "total approach to care" that addresses physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs from the point of diagnosis through bereavement. Service Deliverables: o Specialist Assessment - leading assessments to ensure care is provided at the right time and location in the child's journey. o Symptom Management - providing 24/7 symptom management advice and developing formal plans to manage distressing symptoms. o Anticipatory Care Planning (ACP) - facilitating clear plans that outline the family's wishes and expected interventions. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process B. This direct award is for an initial term of 5 years, from 01/04/2026 to 31/03/3031. The service value is PS883,404.00 per annum (Year 1), increasing to PS1,005,961.00 per annum (Years 2 - 5); PS4,907,248.00 total over the 5-year period. This contract has been awarded for a new service to Southern Hospice Group - Chestnut Tree House, an existing provider, under Direct Award Process B.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process B.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067e96
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032204-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,907,248 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20266 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEWES
Postcode
BN7 2FZ
Postcode Area
Brighton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Local Authority
Lewes
Electoral Ward
Lewes Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Lewes

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Southern Hospice Group

Further Information

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