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THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL SUPPORT FOR CONTINUING HEALTH CARE (CHC) BEDS AT PRISCILLA BACON LODGE

EAST OF ENGLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE NHS TRUST

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12 May 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust is in the process of awarding a contract for "The Provision of Medical Support for Continuing Health Care (CHC) Beds at Priscilla Bacon Lodge," with the intention notice issued on 12 May 2026. This project falls under the health and social work services category in the services industry, specifically focusing on palliative care. The procurement process is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and operates outside the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The standstill period ends on 22 May 2026, indicating representations need to be made by that date. The planned service timeline is from 25 May 2026 to 31 March 2027, located at Priscilla Bacon Lodge in the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital area, under the procurement method of a limited procedure without prior publication, aiming for seamless integration and continuity in palliative care.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in palliative care and an established track record of collaboration and service integration. As the current provider, Castle Partnership, has a proven record and capability in using SystmOne for patient coordination, businesses with similar capabilities and innovative approaches to healthcare delivery can compete favourably. The key procurement criteria place a significant emphasis on integration, collaboration, service sustainability, and improving healthcare access, making it suitable for organisations poised to deliver high-quality and patient-centred care in collaboration with the NHS. The estimated contract value of approximately £52,000 signifies a substantial opportunity for business growth within the healthcare services sector.

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Notice Title

THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL SUPPORT FOR CONTINUING HEALTH CARE (CHC) BEDS AT PRISCILLA BACON LODGE

Notice Description

A GP-led palliative medical service with planned ward rounds, rapid clerking, and escalation support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

A GP-led palliative medical service (by an Advanced Practice Nurse), with: * Planned ward rounds three times per week for medical care and to establish relationships; * Inpatient clerking where required during normal working hours; and * Escalation support during normal working hours. Estimated at approx. PS52,000 Services are intended to be provided 25th May 2026 to 31 March 2027 Additional information: The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard - 100% weighting

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 22 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-0696f6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043605-2026
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£52,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 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
EAST OF ENGLAND COMMUNITY HEALTH AND CARE NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASTLE PARTNERSHIP

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