WNL ICB - Dimensions

NHS WEST AND NORTH LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

23 Jun 2026 at 08:53

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves the NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board, intending to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) to DIMENSIONS (UK) LIMITED. The contract concerns the provision of Continuing Healthcare (CHC) services, including supported living, home care, residential, and rehabilitation services in the UK region. This process is at the award stage with the awarding entity having prioritised criteria such as patient choice and service quality. The contract duration is set for 24 months starting from 1st April 2026, with a weekly contract value of £3,947.08. Representations by providers must be submitted by 3rd July 2026, with the standstill period having commenced on the notice publication date.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in social work services with accommodation or welfare services for disabled people. The opportunity is ideal for experienced providers capable of delivering comprehensive, patient-centred care services under the PSR framework. Given the limited procurement method, this procedure is well-suited for existing suppliers known to the contracting authority, particularly those proficient in maintaining continuity and high-quality service delivery. Businesses with a strong track record in supported living and healthcare services would be well-positioned to engage successfully with this procurement opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WNL ICB - Dimensions

Notice Description

Contract renewed with existing supplier for the provision of Continuing Healthcare<br/>(CHC) for one or more existing service user placements.<br/><br/>Supplier delivers the following service: supported living.<br/><br/>Contract start date of 01/04/2026. Contract duration period is for 24 months. <br/>To note individual placements duration are not defined; dependent on eligibility of<br/>individual service user for Continuing Healthcare (CHC). Therefore placements can be shorter or longer than 24 months.<br/><br/><br/>Contract total award: not applicable <br/><br/>Current weekly payments to provider: PS3947.08

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

Continuing Healthcare (CHC) home care/ residential care home services/ supported living/ inpatient rehab service is provided. Due to the nature of CHC eligibility, placement contract end date not defined, nor lifetime value of the placement. However the proposed NHS Standard Contract duration is 24 months.

Weekly value of the contract is PS3947.08


Award Criteria: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard. Additional 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 03 July 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

The Contract Authority prioritised patient choice, continuity of care and service quality as the key criteria for decision-making, recognising their critical role in ensuring patient satisfaction and seamless healthcare delivery.

The decision to award the contract was made by the Deputy Director of Complex Care - Strategic Commissioning. No declarations of actual, or potential interests by officers involved in this decision have been received

Written representations should be sent to nclicb.cicprovidercontracts@nhs.net by deadline date.

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. <br/>The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 03 July 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-06bab3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058788-2026
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 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 WEST AND NORTH LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
NW1 5JD
Post Town
North West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
Marylebone
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DIMENSIONS (UK

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