End of Life and Palliative Care Services - York

NHS HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

06 May 2026 at 07:59

Award

21 Apr 2026 at 20:24

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is managing the procurement process for providing End of Life and Palliative Care Services in York. This involves both inpatient care, with a 20-bed unit, and community-based care for individuals over 18 requiring palliative support. The process falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), compliant with the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, and involves a direct award procedure. The contract, valued at an estimated £2,273,542 over one year (5 May 2026 - 4 May 2027), was formally awarded on 6 May 2026, following the completion of necessary assessments against defined criteria focused on quality, innovation, and social value.

This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in nursing and community health support, as it revolves around palliative care – a critical area in the healthcare industry. Businesses offering services that meet high standards of clinical governance, innovation, and social value stand to benefit substantially by participating in similar tenders. Furthermore, as it aims to improve service delivery through collaboration and integration within the healthcare system, companies that can demonstrate coordinated care solutions and address local health inequalities may be particularly well-suited to engage in such opportunities, promoting business growth and a strengthened reputation within the healthcare sector.

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Notice Title

End of Life and Palliative Care Services - York

Notice Description

End of Life and Palliative Care Services - Inpatient Care The service will provide a 20 bedded inpatient unit for terminal care, symptom control, assessment and crisis care for individuals who have a progressive terminal condition with specialist palliative care needs. End of Life and Palliative Care Services - Community The service will deliver a community-based palliative and end of life care services for individuals aged 18 and over requiring domiciliary end of life care, complex symptom management and assessment of their changing condition and/or disease progression. Palliative Care Personal Carer Support Service The service will support the needs of family and carers of those who require palliative and end of life care by enabling them to have regular breaks and respite from the caring role at times to suit them.

Lot Information

Lot 1

End of Life and Palliative Care Services - Inpatient Care The service will provide a 20 bedded inpatient unit for terminal care, symptom control, assessment and crisis care for individuals who have a progressive terminal condition with specialist palliative care needs. End of Life and Palliative Care Services - Community The service will deliver a community-based palliative and end of life care services for individuals aged 18 and over requiring domiciliary end of life care, complex symptom management and assessment of their changing condition and/or disease progression. Palliative Care Personal Carer Support Service The service will support the needs of family and carers of those who require palliative and end of life care by enabling them to have regular breaks and respite from the caring role at times to suit them. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire ICB are intending to award a contract an existing provider following direct award process C of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS2,273,542 Contract term - 05/05/2026 - 04/05/2027

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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23:59hrs on 5 May 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-0687f2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041298-2026
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

85141200 - Services provided by nurses

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,273,542 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 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
NHS HUMBER AND NORTH YORKSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE
Postcode
HU10 6DT
Post Town
Hull
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE21 York

Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Willerby and Kirk Ella
Westminster Constituency
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ST. LEONARD'S HOSPICE YORK

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