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title: "Hospice Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-15469757-e6ad-4fb9-9898-10e5d01b4103"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES"
published: "2017-04-19"
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# Hospice Services

Buyer: NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-15469757-e6ad-4fb9-9898-10e5d01b4103

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## Summary

The NHS Shared Business Services has completed a procurement process for 'Hospice Services' aimed at providing holistic care and support for patients requiring specialist palliative care in London. This contract was awarded through a direct procurement method, with the contract value amounting to £1.9 million. The contract duration spans from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2020, following an assessment that identified St Raphael's Hospice as the most capable provider for these essential health services. The procurement stage is officially marked as complete.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in palliative care and related support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to consider partnerships or alternative service offerings that could complement existing services or assist in future tender submissions. The holistic and multidisciplinary nature of hospice care means businesses that can demonstrate innovative care solutions could greatly benefit from similar contracts in future procurements.

## Notice

The Hospice Services are delivered by a multidisciplinary team (including doctors, nurses and HCAs) and provide holistic care and support for patients requiring specialist palliative care.The Contracting Authority has made an assessment of the local healthcare economy for these specialist services and, after which, has concluded that St Raphael's Hospice represents a the single, most capable provider. The contract awarded is for 3 years

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/599083d4-753b-46f6-8982-474967fdc70c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,900,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,900,000 |
| 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 | NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M50 2UW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Quays |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | ST RAPHAEL'S HOSPICE; ST RAPHAELS HOSPICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2017 at 07:22 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/599083d4-753b-46f6-8982-474967fdc70c
- 19 Apr 2017 at 07:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/599083d4-753b-46f6-8982-474967fdc70c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/599083d4-753b-46f6-8982-474967fdc70c
  19th April 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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