--- title: "Mandatory Title: BOB ICB Specialist Palliative Care and End of Life Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-049a6d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049a6d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049a6d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049a6d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE OXFORDSHIRE & BERKSHIRE WEST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2024-09-12" --- # Mandatory Title: BOB ICB Specialist Palliative Care and End of Life Service Buyer: NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE OXFORDSHIRE & BERKSHIRE WEST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-049a6d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-049a6d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-049a6d.json) ## Summary NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire & Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB) is in the planning phase of commissioning a Specialist Palliative Care and End of Life Service, with the procurement exercise being managed by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW). The services will cover Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire, with an anticipated contract start date in January 2026. Providers are invited to express their interest and complete a pre-procurement market engagement questionnaire by 12 Noon on 27 September 2024 via the Atamis e-procurement system. The process will adhere to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with an initial contract term of 7 years and an option to extend for up to 3 additional years. The total contract value is approximately £35,540,510. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in palliative and end-of-life care. The comprehensive service requirements, including community care, inpatient bed provision, hospice services, and 24/7 support, open avenues for diverse healthcare providers. Businesses offering palliative care, hospice care, and associated support services such as symptom management and bereavement counselling will find this procurement particularly relevant. Furthermore, the contract’s substantial duration offers long-term business stability and growth potential within the Integrated Care System, supporting the strategic priorities for palliative and end-of-life care in the region. ## Notice This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (the Commissioner's), intention to commission a Specialist Palliative Care and End of Life Service. The Commissioner would like to understand the level of provider interest in delivering these services. The contract will be for an initial term 7 years with an option to extend for any period up to a further 3 years commencing January 2026. The service provision will cover Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. ### Lot Information Lot 1 NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board (BOB ICB) is seeking to commission Specialist Palliative care and end of life services for adults age 18+ including Palliative Community Care, Hospice Inpatient Care, Hospice at Home Services in Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire. The main responsibilities include (but are not limited to): * Community Specialist Palliative and end of life care * Inpatient bed provision * Interventional Day hospice and outpatient provision * Home Hospice care * Lymphoedema assessment, care, and treatment In addition to: * 24/7 advice and guidance for people with palliative and end of life care needs, their families, and their carers. * Provide advanced symptom management * Support for end of life decision-making, including preferred place of care if important to the person; encompassing personalised care and support conversations and advance care planning, including emergency care and treatment planning (using ReSPECT) and accessing NHS continuing healthcare funding and care. * Parallel planning with condition-specific teams, e.g., heart failure specialists, respiratory team, complex neurological diseases team - this is appropriate for people whose recovery is uncertain. * Rapid discharge from hospital to hospice or home for care at the end of life * Specialist medical, nursing and therapy support for hospices and community palliative care teams * Specialist equipment in the home [this may be commissioned on a case-by-case basis where unique needs are identified] * Input into multidisciplinary teams (MDTs), pre and debriefs relating to a person's death, and other professional meetings, at hospitals, hospices and in the community. * Psychosocial support for patients and their families, and professionals [this may be via referral] * Education and training programmes for specialist and generalist providers delivering palliative care for the BOB ICS. The ICB aims to deliver the National Ambitions for Palliative and End of Life Care in addition to the local priority to improve access and experience of palliative and end of life services to enable people of all ages to die well. This strategic priority will be delivered across a range of services including inpatient and outpatient services, day hospices, hospice at home, community services, lymphoedema and pre and post bereavement services. The ICS joint forward plan goals include 24/7 access, promoting early identification of palliative population, utilising use of ReSPECT and working collaboratively with other providers ensuring the voice of lived experience is embedded in service review and plans. The service will work as part of the Integrated Care System providing cross-organisational working to ensure the right care, right place, and the right time to support a person to die well in their preferred place of care and death. The delivery of the service will be supported by multidisciplinary teams both clinical and non-clinical staff with specialist skills and expertise. The service will be instrumental in providing equitable Specialist Palliative care services. The service will work closely with the Integrated Care Board and system partners across all sectors (Primary, Secondary, Community Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector), raising awareness of death and dying and supporting compassionate communities to grow, whilst working towards changing society's perception of death. The contract will be for an initial term 7 years with an option to extend for any period up to a further 3 years, commencing January 2026. The annual value of the contract is PS3,554,051, with the total contract value of PS35,540,510 This notice is placed as a Prior Information Notice (PIN) to inform the market of NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) (the Commissioner's), intention to recommission Specialist Palliative Care and End of Life Service in Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire. The Commissioner would like to understand the level of provider interest in delivering these services. TUPE is likely to apply. The ICB invites interested providers to complete a pre-procurement market engagement questionnaire. Please submit your completed questionnaire by 12 Noon 27 September 2024 via our e-procurement system, Atamis. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029276-2024 | | Notice type | Planning Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 30 Nov 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,540,510 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE OXFORDSHIRE & BERKSHIRE WEST INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | OXFORD | | Post town | Oxford | | Postcode | OX4 2PG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | | ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC | | Local authority | Oxford | | Electoral ward | Blackbird Leys | | Westminster constituency | Oxford East | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85323000 - Community health services ## Release History - 12 Sep 2024 at 14:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029276-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome - https://www.bucksoxonberksw.icb.nhs.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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