D3 Tenders | Block-booked Pathway 3 End of Life Beds Exeter

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Notice Title

Block-booked Pathway 3 End of Life Beds Exeter

Notice Description

NHS Devon is assessing options in relation to a likely procurement for block-booked Pathway 3 beds, primarily for End of Life care and based in Exeter.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Devon is exploring options in relation to the procurement approach for a number of block-booked beds for end of life care in Exeter, supporting expediting discharges from Royal Devon and Exeter hospital. The intention is to seek a single provider who: * Is registered to provide nursing care (i.e. a nursing home/homes) and/ or has agreed to the ICB nursing and DCC core contract * Has a minimum CQC rating of 'good' overall * Has a registered nurse on site 24 hours a day * Can provide a block of a minimum of seven beds for a six-month period, to commence as soon as possible on conclusion of the procurement * Is accepting of the fee rate within the Devon County Council's older person's fee model * Is able to provide compassionate end of life care, or, by commissioner agreement, care for other patients requiring discharge under the Pathway 3 arrangements (for example where there are voids and no suitable EoL cases) The provider must: * Provide the beds in Exeter * Have appropriate equipment in place to safely care for the proposed cohort * Have rooms that are accessible by both public and private transport * Be accepting of the 'Trusted Assessor' model - accept the assessment of the hospital team The expectation would be for less than 5% voids (with a possible sliding scale of payment based on the length of time any beds were empty) and for transfers to take place within 24 hours of a referral being received if the patient is suitable. This is initially likely to be a short (6 month) contract to test the impact. Options to split provision across 2 providers will be considered following responses to this PIN if it appears this will offer the best outcomes. Additional information: This is a Prior Information Notice intended to alert the market to the potential opportunity and establish the level of interested in the services as outlined. The final procurement approach will then be established based on the level of interest and further information shared at this stage as appropriate. The ICB asks that any provider interested in this contracting opportunity confirm this interest by Midday on Friday 22nd March 2026 at the latest. Please confirm interest by email to d-icb.contracting@nhs.net quoting the reference at the start of this notice - QJK_P3 EOL Exeter_May 26. In this initial response please confirm the organisation would be able to meet the initial requirements set out above and the number and location of beds potentially available in Exeter.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-069250
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041676-2026
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: Planning Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Not Specified
Procurement Method Details: Not specified
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions: 85 - Health and social work services
CPV Codes: 85144100 - Residential nursing care services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 31 Jul 20263 months to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status: Planned
Lots Status: Planned
Awards Status: Not Specified
Contracts Status: Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: EXETER
Postcode: EX2 5AZ
Post Town: Exeter
Country: England
Major Region (ITL 1): TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2): TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3): TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location: TLK43 Devon CC
Local Authority: Exeter
Electoral Ward: Priory
Westminster Constituency: Exeter

Further Information

Notice URLs

https://onedevon.org.uk/

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