---
title: "DGFT -NHS Continuing Healthcare Assessments appeal support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052a70"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-06-19"
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# DGFT -NHS Continuing Healthcare Assessments appeal support

Buyer: THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052a70

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## Summary

The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust is procuring services to provide NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments appeal support in accordance with the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-Funded Nursing Care. This process was initiated on 19th June 2025, with the contract formally awarded as of 16th June 2025. The contract spans from June 2025 to May 2026 with the potential to extend for an additional year. The procurement process falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, utilising a direct award method without the prior publication of competition. The total contract value is £60,000, situated in Dudley, UK, and falls within the health and social work services category.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services. Particular growth prospects exist for small to medium enterprises (SMEs), as evidenced by the involvement of Inspired Healthcare Consultancy Ltd, a current provider satisfying contractual requirements to a high standard. Companies with expertise in quality and innovation within healthcare, value optimisation, service sustainability, and those addressing health inequalities and enhancing social value could find this a viable avenue to expand their operations. The role of integration and collaboration within the contract provides an additional layer for potential business development, making it a compelling opportunity for entities looking to strengthen their presence in healthcare services.

## Notice

The Supplier will be contracted to conduct NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments appeal support , in accordance with the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS-Funded Nursing Care to the area served by the Trust. this contract will be for one year with the option of extending by a further year

### Lot Information

Lot 1

the Trust intends to award a contract for NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments to an existing provider following direct award c
This contract will run from May 2025 for one year with an option to extend for a maximum of 1 year
The lifetime value of the contract including options is approximately PS110000

### 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 29th May 2025. 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/033607-2025 |
| 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 | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 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 | £60,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE DUDLEY GROUP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | DUDLEY |
| Post town | Dudley |
| Postcode | DY1 2HQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG36 Dudley |
| Local authority | Dudley |
| Electoral ward | St. James's |
| Westminster constituency | Dudley |
| Delivery location | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSPIRED HEALTHCARE CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Jun 2025 at 10:10 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033607-2025
- 2 Jun 2025 at 10:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029065-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dgft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.england.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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