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All Age CHC Assessments & Review Support Devon

NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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29 May 2026 at 12:22

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board is undergoing a procurement process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 for "All Age CHC Assessments & Review Support Devon". The procurement focuses on services provided by nurses in the healthcare domain, primarily across the Devon region, with a potential extension to NHS Cornwall. Currently at the award stage, the announcement marks the beginning of an 8-day standstill period ending on 10th June 2026 to allow for representations. The procurement was conducted via a limited procurement method, applying the Direct Award Process C without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is anticipated to commence on 1st July 2026 for a duration of 12 months, with an option for a 6-month extension, valued at £1.63 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those that can deliver high-quality, value-driven solutions across the Continuing Healthcare and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards sectors. Suitable businesses would include established service providers in nursing and healthcare assessments, capable of integrating with other services and committed to social value, such as sustainability initiatives and community engagement. The direct award to Carehome Selection Ltd, trading as Xyla, highlights the emphasis on providers who demonstrate strong value and quality in service delivery, showcasing responsiveness, clinical outcomes, and robust reporting protocols. This contract could serve as a growth platform for businesses looking to strengthen their presence in public healthcare service provision.

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Notice Title

All Age CHC Assessments & Review Support Devon

Notice Description

NHS Devon has undertaken a procurement exercise using Direct Award process C of the Provider Selection Regime for continuing all-age assessment support services across Continuing Healthcare and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards service areas. This includes reviews of patients, assessments of patients and support to appeals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Devon sought to procure assessment support services across CHC and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards service areas . It is intending to award a contract of 12 months with a 6 month extension option, commencing 01/07/2026 to Carehome Selection Ltd. (Trading as Xyla) - following Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. Anticipated maximum lifetime value including extension: PS1.63m

Options: Option to extend the contract by up to 6 months.

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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 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 decision makers by Midnight on 10/06/2026 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). 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-06a8e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050845-2026
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

85141200 - Services provided by nurses

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,630,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20262 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 DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, TLK4 Devon

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Priory
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAREHOME SELECTION LTD. (TRADING AS XYLA

Further Information

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