--- title: "Pan-London Nursing Homes Any Qualified Provider (AQP)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-26dbe152-d318-4191-a710-088682530f30" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-26dbe152-d318-4191-a710-088682530f30" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26dbe152-d318-4191-a710-088682530f30.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26dbe152-d318-4191-a710-088682530f30.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LONDON PURCHASED HEALTHCARE TEAM" published: "2025-03-10" --- # Pan-London Nursing Homes Any Qualified Provider (AQP) Buyer: LONDON PURCHASED HEALTHCARE TEAM Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26dbe152-d318-4191-a710-088682530f30 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-26dbe152-d318-4191-a710-088682530f30) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-26dbe152-d318-4191-a710-088682530f30.json) ## Summary The London Purchased Healthcare Team has invited applications for the Pan-London Nursing Homes Any Qualified Provider (AQP) contract. This tender falls under the 'Health and social work services' category and is specifically for nursing home services for adults in CQC-registered nursing homes located in London or surrounding areas. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure below the threshold. The tender stage commenced on 10 March 2025 with applications accepted on a rolling basis via the CarePulse eProcurement system. Successful providers will be added to the AQP list, which is the main route for commissioning NHS Continuing Healthcare placements for adults, including fast-track CHC. The contract period ranges from 1 May 2025 to 31 March 2026. This tender presents a significant opportunity for nursing home operators, particularly those already established in London or its vicinity, to expand their services and secure NHS Continuing Healthcare placements. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs operating in the health and social care sector, offering a chance to be listed among preferred providers for NHS placements. Although the contract does not assure any specific volume of activity or payment, inclusion in the AQP list can potentially lead to increased business and client referrals. Interested providers can submit their applications through the eProcurement system, ensuring they meet the necessary qualifications and requirements set by the Integrated Care Boards. ## Notice The following five NHS Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) in London - North Central London, North East London, North West London, South East London, and South West London - have opened the Pan-London Nursing Homes Any Qualified Provider (AQP) contract to new applicants. This contract covers the provision of nursing home services for adults in CQC-registered nursing homes and is applicable to providers with nursing homes in London or the surrounding area. Successful providers will be added to the pan-London AQP list. This AQP list is used by the ICBs as the primary route for commissioning NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) placements for adults, including fast-track CHC. The procurement will be undertaken under the Provider Selection Regime Direct Award Process B. Applications are now open from Monday 10 March 2025 on a rolling basis, with no deadline for applying, through the CarePulse eProcurement system https://london-nhaqp.carepulse.co.uk/. Nursing home providers that are already on the Pan-London Nursing Homes AQP contract do not need to apply. The contract does not guarantee any volume of activity or payment to the Provider. There is no minimum number of packages that the Provider can expect to receive through the contract. If you have any questions, please email LPH.NursingHomesAQP@nhs.net. In your email, please include your name, your role, and details of your nursing home organisation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de126671-8f9f-47ec-89cf-723bcbe8551f | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | 10 Mar 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | LONDON PURCHASED HEALTHCARE TEAM | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | North London | | Postcode | N1 7GU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Hackney | | Electoral ward | Hoxton West | | Westminster constituency | Hackney South and Shoreditch | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 10 Mar 2025 at 15:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de126671-8f9f-47ec-89cf-723bcbe8551f - 21 Feb 2025 at 12:34 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d849855a-9793-4ad4-b952-62f5905bcc4a ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/de126671-8f9f-47ec-89cf-723bcbe8551f 10th March 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d849855a-9793-4ad4-b952-62f5905bcc4a 21st February 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://london-nhaqp.carepulse.co.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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