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17 Jul 2026 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board focused on the "Special School Nursing Review" under the industry category of administrative social services. This contract, situated in London, was governed by the legal framework of the Procurement Act 2023 – Light Touch Regime and was concluded using a limited procurement method that did not require prior publication for competition. As of 17th July 2026, the procurement status is marked as complete, with the contract awarded on the same date. The specialised services required include expert advice for reviewing and moderating needs assessments for Special School Nursing across West and North London.

This tender represents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the health and social services sectors, notably those with expertise in providing specialised nursing consultations and service specification reviews. The successful bidder, Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, highlights the bidder profile that would be competitive, which includes established health service providers capable of offering in-depth consultancy and critical analysis of health assessments. Businesses with a focus on administrative social services and operating within the UK geography, especially around the London area, may find such opportunities highly beneficial for expansion.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Special School Nursing Review

Notice Description

Proving specialist, expert advice to review and moderate needs assessments completed by each health provider of Special School Nursing across WNL, and to act as a critical-friend reviewer of the draft WNL ICB common core service specification (and related commissioning materials) for special school nursing.

Procurement Information

Not required

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067925-2026
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

85321000 - Administrative social services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 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
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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
TLI London

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SUSSEX COMMUNITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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