---
title: "Homecare 24-27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050180"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050180.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-04-11"
---

# Homecare 24-27

Buyer: NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050180

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## Summary

NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "Homecare 24-27," falling under the community health services industry category. The contract involves the provision of community health services to individuals, specifically homecare services. The procurement occurred in the region of UKK30 (Cornwall) and utilized a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract was awarded to Steps Ahead Care and Support Limited and is set to begin on 1 October 2024, continuing until 30 September 2027. The procurement falls under the Health Care Services (PSR) Regulations 2023.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, especially those experienced in homecare provision. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Steps Ahead Care and Support Limited are well-suited to compete, particularly those capable of delivering specialised healthcare services to local communities. The direct awarding process under the NHS Provider Selection Regime can lead to streamlined contract acquisition for qualified providers, ensuring a targeted and efficient procurement process. Business growth can be fostered through long-term service delivery and potential future opportunities within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

provision of community health services in respect of services delivered to individuals (homecare)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Direct Award B under NHS Provider Selection Regime. Where patients have a choice of providers and the number of providers is not restricted by the relevant authority.
Contract value is 0 value based on activity on the initial 3 year period from 1 October 2024-30 September 2027. This is a new contract for an existing service with an existing provider.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award B under Provider Selection Regime (PSR)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014619-2025 |
| 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 | 11 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CORNWALL AND THE ISLES OF SCILLY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | CORNWALL |
| Post town | Plymouth |
| Postcode | PL31 2FR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Lanivet, Blisland & Bodmin St Lawrence |
| Westminster constituency | North Cornwall |
| Delivery location | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STEPS AHEAD CARE AND SUPPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 11 Apr 2025 at 12:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014619-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.stepsaheadsupport.co.uk
- https://www.cios.icb.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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