---
title: "Proper Break Service for Carers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04492b"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2024-12-08"
---

# Proper Break Service for Carers

Buyer: NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04492b

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## Summary

NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board has announced a contract for providing a service titled "Proper Break Service for Carers," categorized under Health services (CPV code 85100000). The procurement process is in the Award stage, with the contract awarded to Crossroads Care East Lancashire. The contract, valued at £104,110.86, was awarded on 4th April 2024 and will run from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025. The service focuses on offering respite care for carers of individuals living with dementia, and will be implemented in the UKD4 region, specifically around Preston.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in providing respite or support services for carers and individuals with dementia. The suitability criteria considered include quality, innovation, value, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice and social value. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a strong track record in delivering similar health services may find this contract particularly advantageous as it provides a platform to enhance their service portfolio and build a robust relationship with the NHS.

## Notice

A Proper Break for carers with those living with Dementia

### Lot Information

Lot 1

A Proper Break for carers with those living with Dementia. Contract Start Date: 01/04/2024 Contract End Date: 31/03/2025 The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS103,489 however the final contract value is still to be finalised. The ICB are intending to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C.

### 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 27/03/24 . 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/039516-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 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 | £103,489 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS LANCASHIRE AND SOUTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | PRESTON |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR1 8XB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD45 Mid Lancashire |
| Local authority | Preston |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Preston |
| Delivery location | TLD4 Lancashire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CROSSROADS CARE EAST LANCASHIRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2024 at 16:17 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039516-2024
- 15 Mar 2024 at 13:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008416-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lancashireandsouthcumbria.icb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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