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title: "Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire Palliative and End of Life Care"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04cc49"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE AND BERKSHIRE WEST ICB"
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# Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire Palliative and End of Life Care

Buyer: NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE AND BERKSHIRE WEST ICB  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04cc49

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## Summary

The procurement process for Palliative and End of Life Care services in Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire is being conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 by the NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West Integrated Care Board. This contract, titled "Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire Palliative and End of Life Care", falls under the services category, specifically community health services. The procurement is currently in the award update stage, with the contract having been signed on 1 January 2026 and scheduled to run until 31 December 2035, including an optional three-year extension. The procurement process has utilised a competitive, open procedure, and the total contract value amounts to £34,997,182 including VAT, with Sue Ryder as the designated supplier. This initiative is designed to enhance the delivery and accessibility of critical health services across the region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in healthcare services. Suppliers with robust capacity in providing comprehensive palliative and end-of-life care can gain significant advantages, given the necessity to deliver high-quality services round-the-clock across multiple settings, including inpatient and outpatient facilities, hospices, and community services. Businesses adept at facilitating streamlined communication across different healthcare sectors and integrating digital solutions to enhance service delivery are well-suited for this opportunity. Additionally, with criteria focusing on quality, innovation, and social value, organisations prioritising these areas are better positioned to succeed in this competitive landscape. The procurement presents an expansive financial scope, potentially reaching £35 million over ten years, which underscores the strategic importance and scalability of this service delivery.

## Notice

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Intention to Award Notice following a competitive process for Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire Palliative and End of Life Care to NHS Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB (The Commissioner). The contract period is 1st January 2026 to 31st December 2032 for 7 years (option to extend for 3 years (to 31st December 2035)). The total contract value for this procurement is PS34,997,182 including VAT for the life of the contract (including extensions). 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 decisions makers by midnight on 13 May 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Expected Annual Contract Values shall be updated with effect from 1 January 2026 through to 31 December 2035 to reflect an additional payment of PS148,000 per annum in respect of drugs and hosiery costs. For the avoidance of doubt, this period includes the optional extension period, which is not automatic and shall apply only in the event that the ICB determines to extend the Contract.

Options: Option to extend for a further 3 years.

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 3 years (36 months at the sole discretion of the Commissioner). Maximum of a 10-year (120 month) contract duration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015906-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £53,531,772 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE AND BERKSHIRE WEST ICB |
| Additional buyers | NHS BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, OXFORDSHIRE AND 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), TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUE RYDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 23 Feb 2026 at 09:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015906-2026
- 15 May 2025 at 10:43 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021646-2025
- 29 Apr 2025 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017557-2025
- 20 Dec 2024 at 15:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041257-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.bucksoxonberksw.icb.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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