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15 Jul 2026 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Night Services/Night Sitting to Kcare Health under urgent circumstances. This contract, classified under miscellaneous health services, is valued at £253,000 GBP. The award was conducted as a time-limited agreement to facilitate a future competitive process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, distinct from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement process was limited, following an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is active from 1st October 2026, running for 12 months with an optional extension up to another year, specifically servicing the Berkshire West region in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a notable opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those offering specialised night care services. The service encompasses overnight support for adults at home across Berkshire West, aiming to prevent hospital admissions and support end-of-life care. Businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly SMEs like Kcare Health, may find this type of contract beneficial for growth, offering stability and expansion into essential health service provisions. Collaborating with NHS organisations can enhance credibility and open future business opportunities within the public healthcare system.

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Notice Title

Night Services/Night Sitting

Notice Description

NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board have awarded a time limited contract for the provision of a Night Services/Night Sitting Services to K Care under urgent circumstances. This award has been made under the Provider Selection Regime contract award in urgent circumstances process to allow the time required to undertake a competitive process. The total lifetime value of the contract is PS253,000.00 The contract term will commence 01st October 2026 and end 30th September 2027 (1 year + up to 12 months extension). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Thames Valley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission Night Sitting Services. This service provides overnight support for adults in their own homes across Berkshire West. It supports people who are unwell, frail, or at the end of life, and need short-term night care to remain safely at home. Support is typically provided for a limited number of nights, including: End-of-life care (up to 14 nights) Short-term support for frailty and recovery (usually 3-7 nights) The service helps to: Prevent avoidable hospital admissions Support timely discharge from hospital (home first) Enable people to remain at home at the end of life Around 500 people use the service each year, with over 1,200 nights of care delivered. NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board have awarded a time limited contract for the provision of a Night Services/Night Sitting to Kcare Health under urgent circumstances. The full expected lifetime contract value (12-month + optional 12-month extension) is PS253,000 excluding VAT. The contract period will commence on 1st October 2026. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: Option to extend for up to 12 months

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc37
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066927-2026
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

85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£253,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jun 20263 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 THAMES VALLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KCARE HEALTH

Further Information

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