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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TenderUpdate

29 May 2026 at 09:06

Award

12 May 2026 at 15:19

Summary of the contracting process

The East of England Community Health and Care NHS Trust has concluded a procurement process for the provision of medical support for Continuing Health Care (CHC) beds at Priscilla Bacon Lodge, located in the East of England region. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically focusing on health and social work services. The procurement process progressed to the award stage with a contract being officially awarded on 26th May 2026, and services are scheduled from 25th May 2026 to 31st March 2027. The contract, with a total value of £52,000, was conducted under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime, bypassing traditional European procurement regulations. The process did not include a prior competition call, and the direct award was confirmed without any identified conflicts.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and palliative care services, particularly those capable of providing GP-led medical services with integration and collaboration as key priorities. Businesses with expertise in service sustainability, improving access and reducing health inequalities are well-suited to participate in similar opportunities in the future. This contract provides a platform for existing service providers to demonstrate their ability to deliver continuity and high-quality care, aligning with the NHS's strategy for enhanced collaboration and patient-focused care. It is ideal for providers with a proven track record of using integrated systems, ensuring seamless delivery and enhanced patient outcomes.

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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/050632-2026
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
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
29 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 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
ST IVES
Postcode
PE27 4LG
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLH15 Norwich and East Norfolk

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
St Ives South
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CASTLE PARTNERSHIP

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