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09 Jul 2026 at 10:11

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board is in the procurement stage for a contract titled "WNL ICB - The Healthcare Limited (Willows House)" under the industry category of Social work services with accommodation and Health and social work services. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 with a duration of 24 months, located in the UK. It is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice, governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which exempts it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The standstill period started on 10th July 2026, and representations must be submitted by 21st July 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for suppliers in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in Continuing Healthcare (CHC) residential care. While the contract award is intended for an existing provider, it highlights the importance of maintaining high standards of service, including patient choice, continuity of care, and service quality. Such contracts could encourage emerging businesses and SMEs in the healthcare services industry to enhance their offerings and performance to become eligible for similar future contracts. The NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board acts as the buyer, providing guidance and oversight to potential contract awards.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WNL ICB - The Healthcare Limited (Willows House)

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: residential care<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: 1734.35

Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C.

Continuing Healthcare (CHC) residential care home services 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 PS 1734.35


Award Criteria: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

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 21/07/2026. 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-06c73c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064583-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20261 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 WEST AND NORTH LONDON 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
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

THE CONIFERS HEALTHCARE

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