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title: "Adult Hospice Inpatient, Outpatient and Community Services in East Berkshire (Slough, Maidenhead, Windsor, Ascot and Bracknell)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052c34"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-06-04"
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# Adult Hospice Inpatient, Outpatient and Community Services in East Berkshire (Slough, Maidenhead, Windsor, Ascot and Bracknell)

Buyer: NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052c34

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## Summary

The procurement process involves NHS Frimley Integrated Care Board commissioning adult hospice services, including inpatient, outpatient, and community-based care in East Berkshire, specifically the areas of Slough, Maidenhead, Windsor, Ascot and Bracknell. The procurement falls under the limited method due to its specialised nature in the health services category. This contract was directly awarded to Thames Hospice as part of the Provider Selection Regime and does not involve any provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and spans two years, with a potential two-year extension, aiming to enhance end-of-life care. Located in Windsor, this notice involves a total contract value amounting to £22,435,000.

This award notice presents a robust opportunity for businesses involved in hospice care and ancillary health services to collaborate in enhancing service delivery across East Berkshire. As Thames Hospice continues providing these vital health services, businesses specialising in healthcare infrastructure, patient support, and medical equipment supply might find potential growth prospects in partnerships and subcontracting arrangements. Furthermore, organisations with technology solutions for healthcare management may benefit from facilitating improved patient care pathways and communication channels. The strong emphasis on reducing hospital admissions and providing seamless, holistic care presents a conducive environment for innovation and service enhancement within the healthcare sector.

## Notice

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission provision to provide adult hospice inpatient, outpatient and community services for all patients requiring hospice intervention for palliative and end of life care who are registered with a GP practice in the East Berkshire area. Working as part of the Frimley Integrated Care System, the inpatient outpatient and community services will support individuals to remain in their preferred place of care and reduce avoidable ambulance conveyancing and hospital admissions with a rapid response service and 24/7 advice line. It will also engender confidence amongst professionals in supporting the delivery of exceptional end of life care. The Services are for adults over the age of 18 years or transitioning into adult services at the time of first referral. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Contract Award Notice A. 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Frimley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission provision to provide adult hospice inpatient, outpatient and community services for all patients requiring hospice intervention for palliative and end of life care who are registered with a GP practice in the East Berkshire area. The provider will work in close partnership with the ICB and stakeholders in delivery of the model of provision. The model will aim to achieve best value and excellent patient outcomes by developing planned pathways and processes towards the shift of activity from hospital settings to hospice, care homes and home settings. There will be an emphasis on achieving the preferred place of care for patients and their carers/families in an efficient and timely manner. Working as part of the Frimley Integrated Care System, the inpatient outpatient and community services will support individuals to remain in their preferred place of care and reduce avoidable ambulance conveyancing and hospital admissions with a rapid response service and 24/7 advice line. It will also engender confidence amongst professionals in supporting the delivery of exceptional end of life care. The Services are for adults over the age of 18 years or transitioning into adult services at the time of first referral. The aim is to provide a holistic seamless 24/7 service to patients, through multi-disciplinary co-ordinated, working across the health and social care systems. Training, information and advice and support will also be offered to related health and social care teams. The total expected value of the contract for the initial two-year contract term is PS10,724,000. The optional two-year extension expected value of the contract is PS11,711,000. Therefore, the full expected lifetime contract value (two years + optional two-year extension) is PS22,435,000. The two-year contract period commenced on the 1st April 2025. The Commissioner is directly awarding a contract to the existing provider Thames Hospice in accordance with the criteria outlined in Regulation 6(3) and 7 Direct Award process A of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners, with decisions on the award being made by the Frimley ICB Provider Selection and Contracting Group (PSCG).

### Procurement Information

The existing provider of the service has expressed an interest to continue with the service and the ICB is satisfied with the proposed contracting arrangements, and due to the nature of the specialised service that Thames Hospice provide that they remain the only appropriate provider. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029790-2025 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 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 | £22,435,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS FRIMLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | Not specified |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | Not specified |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THAMES HOSPICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2025 at 10:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029790-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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