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title: "NECS500 County Durham Palliative Care Rapid Response Service (Lot 2)"
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# NECS500 County Durham Palliative Care Rapid Response Service (Lot 2)

Buyer: NORTH OF ENGLAND COMMISSIONING SUPPORT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9639912f-d81c-49e5-8e05-e4e9b44f688e

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## Summary

The North of England Commissioning Support (NECS), on behalf of the NHS North East North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, has awarded a contract for providing a County Durham Palliative Care Rapid Response Service (Lot 2). This procurement process is categorised under health and social work services (CPV 85000000) and will be implemented in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The tender, identified as NECS500, has completed its process, culminating in the award stage, with crucial dates including the contract period from 1st November 2024 to 30th September 2029. The total contract value is £4,557,415, and it employs an open procedure method for procurement, reflecting its high threshold status.

This tender provides significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in health and social care services. The detailed open procedure ensures a transparent and competitive process, making it attractive for qualified providers to expand their service footprint in the North East region. Companies with experience in palliative care and rapid response services will find this tender particularly fitting, allowing them to leverage their expertise to contribute to a vital healthcare service while expanding their operations within the NHS framework.

## 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 County Durham Palliative Care Rapid Response Service (Lot 2).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d576b58e-196e-4ebb-a401-a6eff728c50e |
| 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 | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | 28 Jul 2023 |
| Award date | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2024 - 30 Sep 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,557,415 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,557,415 |
| 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

- 16 Aug 2024 at 09:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d576b58e-196e-4ebb-a401-a6eff728c50e
- 19 Jul 2023 at 14:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb067c8b-7d62-43d1-9579-9765fcc9cdac

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d576b58e-196e-4ebb-a401-a6eff728c50e
  16th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cb067c8b-7d62-43d1-9579-9765fcc9cdac
  19th July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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