---
title: "Paediatric Palliative Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0446f4"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0446f4.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2024-03-08"
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# Paediatric Palliative Care

Buyer: NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0446f4

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## Summary

The NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board has completed a tender process for the provision of Paediatric Palliative Care services. The tender, governed by the Provider Selection Regime regulations, aims to award a contract worth approximately £1,000,000 for a 5-year period starting from 1 April 2024. The contracting authority is seeking services related to the care of children and young people with life-limiting conditions in the health services category, specifically in Gloucestershire.

This procurement opportunity offers a chance for businesses specializing in health services, particularly those focused on paediatric palliative care, to engage with the NHS Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board. The award procedure, without prior publication of a call for competition, signals an active stage in the procurement process. Businesses with expertise in delivering hospice support for children and their families, such as Acorn's Children's Hospice, could find this opportunity well-suited for collaboration and growth within the healthcare industry.

## Notice

Paediatric Palliative Care provides palliative care to children and young people (and their families) with either life-limiting or life-threatening conditions who are considered unlikely to reach their 18th birthday.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract is being awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by Wednesday 20 March 2024 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice)]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Gloucestershire ICB award decision makers: NHS Gloucestershire ICB Operational Executive NHS Provider Selection Regime Direct Award A. Paediatric Palliative Care provides palliative care to children and young people (and their families) with either life-limiting or life-threatening conditions who are considered unlikely to reach their 18th birthday. There are no Children's Hospices in Gloucestershire. We require hospice support for our children and their families and as such utilise the services available to us via Acorns Hospice. Approximate contract value: PS1,000,000. Proposed contract length 5-years from 1 April 2024.

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by Wednesday 20 March 2024 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice)]. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007560-2024 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | GLOUCESTER |
| Post town | Gloucester |
| Postcode | GL1 2TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire |
| ITL 3 | TLK73 Gloucestershire CC |
| Local authority | Gloucester |
| Electoral ward | Westgate |
| Westminster constituency | Gloucester |
| Delivery location | TLK13 Gloucestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ACORN'S CHILDREN'S HOSPICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2024 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007560-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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