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10 Jul 2026 at 08:48

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Palliative Care Services for Babies, Children and Young People." This award falls under the Health Services category, with services to be delivered in the UKK2 region. The contract, valued at approximately £982,614, was awarded to Julia's House following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The procurement did not require prior publication of a call for competition, as it falls outside the scope of standard procurement directives. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and run until 31 March 2028, with a possible extension of 12 months. The award was confirmed on 28 October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focusing on palliative care for young patients. Companies like Julia's House that have a solid foundation in providing compassionate and comprehensive care could see potential growth through this contract. With the contract already awarded and no requirement for multiple bids, businesses in the sector should prepare to engage in future opportunities that may arise from the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board or similar healthcare organisations. Aligning with the procurement requirements of the Provider Selection Regime can help set the groundwork for successful participation in similar tenders.

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Notice Title

Palliative Care Services for Babies, Children and Young People

Notice Description

The services to be provided for under this contract are Palliative Care Services for Babies, Children and Young People.<br/><br/>The contract award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS982,614 (including the extension option). The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2028 with a 12 month extension option.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided for under this contract are Palliative Care Services for Babies, Children and Young People.

The contract award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS982,614 (including the extension option). The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2028 with a 12 month extension option.

Procurement Information

Awarded under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c824
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064988-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£982,614 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Oct 20258 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 DORSET 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
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1TG
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JULIA'S HOUSE

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