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title: "NECS500 Darlington Palliative Care Rapid Response Service (Lot 1)"
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# NECS500 Darlington Palliative Care Rapid Response Service (Lot 1)

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1353ea15-109b-44ef-a64f-79b07db33942

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## Summary

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), on behalf of NHS North East North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, has awarded a contract for the Darlington Palliative Care Rapid Response Service (Lot 1). Classified under the health and social work services category, this procurement process is valued at £1,242,948 and follows an open procedure above the threshold. The contract period spans from 1 November 2024 to 30 September 2029, and will be delivered in the North East region of the United Kingdom. This contract is currently at the Award stage, with the award notice published on 3 September 2024 and the award being official on 9 August 2024.

This tender provides excellent opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health and social care services. It is especially suited for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their operations by engaging in public sector contracts. As the service addresses critical healthcare needs, companies with expertise in palliative care can leverage this opportunity to grow their portfolios and strengthen their presence in the public health sector.

## Notice

North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) for and on behalf of NHS North East North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (the Contracting Authority) have awarded a contract for Darlington Palliative Care Rapid Response Service (Lot 1).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31fd557d-0421-4261-8747-b1eaf0412c43 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,242,948 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,242,948 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT |
| Locality | COUNTY DURHAM |
| Post town | Durham |
| Postcode | DH1 3YG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC41 Durham |
| Local authority | County Durham |
| Electoral ward | Durham South |
| Westminster constituency | City of Durham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COUNTY DURHAM AND DARLINGTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31fd557d-0421-4261-8747-b1eaf0412c43

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/31fd557d-0421-4261-8747-b1eaf0412c43
  3rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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