Award

AACC/CHC Fast-track Palliative End of Life Care Hospice Beds

NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

15 Apr 2026 at 09:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board focuses on the "AACC/CHC Fast-track Palliative End of Life Care Hospice Beds" project, categorised under health services, specifically in the provision of end-of-life care. The contract was awarded using a direct award process in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, with no application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. This five-year contract, commencing from 1st April 2026, will involve hospices across the UKJ2 region, aimed at providing personalised care to patients, while easing transitions between care settings. The award notice was confirmed on 15th April 2026, marking the commencement of services under this strategic healthcare initiative.

The procurement offers significant business growth potential for large-scale providers within the hospice and healthcare sector. Businesses such as St Barnabas House, Martlets Hospice, and others across Sussex are ideally positioned to benefit from collaborative opportunities and long-term contracts under the NHS Sussex alliance. With the emphasis on quality, innovation, and integration with community services, providers can enhance operational efficiencies, engage in strategic partnerships, and improve patient outcomes. Moreover, there's potential for firms active in areas like virtual health and community engagement, with room for innovations in patient care paths, staff training, and sector-wide sustainability initiatives, securing their role in the evolving healthcare landscape.

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Notice Title

AACC/CHC Fast-track Palliative End of Life Care Hospice Beds

Notice Description

These beds are intended for CHC Fasttrack patients with palliative and end-of-life care needs. The goal is to provide personalised care, and/or stabilise symptoms so the patient can either return home, move to a more suitable care setting, or remain in the hospice if that is their preferred place of death.

Lot Information

Lot 1

These beds are intended for CHC Fasttrack patients with palliative and end-of-life care needs. The goal is to provide personalised care, and/or stabilise symptoms so the patient can either return home, move to a more suitable care setting, or remain in the hospice if that is their preferred place of death. This contract has been awarded to existing providers for a new service following Direct Award Process B. The contract duration is for 5-years, from 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2031. The contract values for each of the providers are as follows; St Barnabas Hospice, Worthing - PS281,556.00 per annum; PS1,407,780.00 lifetime value. Martlets Hospice, Hove - PS422,334.00 per annum; PS2,111,670.00 lifetime value. St Wilfrids Hospice, Eastbourne - PS281,556.00 per annum; PS1,407,780.00 lifetime value. St Wilfrids Hospice, Chichester - PS140,778.00 per annum; PS703,890.00 lifetime value. St Michaels Hospice, Hastings - PS140,778.00 per annum; PS703,890.00 lifetime value. St Catherine's Hospice, Crawley - PS140,778.00 per annum; PS703,890.00 lifetime value. St Peter & St James Hospice, Lewes - PS281,556.00 per annum; PS1,407,780.00 lifetime value. Total contract value - PS1,689,336.00 per annum; > PS8,500,000.00 lifetime value, assuming uplifts.

Options: Option for early termination subject to 12 months' notice from either provider.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06829a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034043-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,223,340 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks 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 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
Post Town
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
6
Supplier Names

MARTLETS HOSPICE

ST BARNABAS HOUSE

ST CATHERINE'S HOSPICE

ST MICHAEL'S HOSPICE

ST PETER & ST JAMES HOSPICE

ST WILFRID'S HOSPICE

Further Information

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