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Award

09 Jul 2026 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process, managed by the NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board, involves an intention to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract is for social work services without accommodation, specifically Continuing Healthcare (CHC) home care services provided by Caremark (Harrow). The contract is anticipated to begin on 1 April 2026 and is projected to last 24 months, although specific placement durations may vary according to individual eligibility. The procurement follows a limited process, with a contract directly awarded to an existing supplier, recognising their competence in delivering home care services. Written representations regarding the award decision are required by 21 July 2026. The NHS has prioritised criteria such as patient choice, continuity of care, and service quality in their decision-making process.

This tender opens up opportunities for businesses in the healthcare industry, particularly those specialising in home care services for disabled individuals or those requiring continuing healthcare. Companies that can ensure high standards of patient satisfaction and seamless healthcare delivery will find a strong foothold in this procurement process. Given the limited procurement method employed, existing service providers with proven track records could have an advantage. The weekly contract value is set at £1,025, offering a stable financial engagement over the duration of the contract. Submissions made by small and medium enterprises (SMEs), like Caremark (Harrow), demonstrate the viability for SMEs to compete in such procurement processes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

WNL ICB - Caremark (Harrow)

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: home care<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: PS 1025

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 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 PS1025


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 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-06c772
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064686-2026
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

85311200 - Welfare services for the handicapped

85312000 - Social work services without 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

CAREMARK (HARROW

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