--- title: "End of Life Care Support Service" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0596e4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0596e4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0596e4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0596e4.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST" published: "2026-02-06" --- # End of Life Care Support Service Buyer: CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0596e4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0596e4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0596e4.json) ## Summary The Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust recently completed an open procurement process for the provision of an "End of Life Care Support Service", with the award notice published on 6th February 2026. This contract pertains to the services industry, specifically under the category of "Other community, social and personal services", to be delivered in the region of Cornwall, UK (region code UKK3). The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate. The award for the contract, valued in gross at £2,161,896, is granted to the supplier 'Volunteer Cornwall'. The contract period is scheduled to start on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2029, with an option to extend it by a maximum of three additional years. The procurement process has moved from tender to award status, with the standstill period ending on 17th February 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their operations within the healthcare sector, specifically those specialising in community and personal care services. The procurement was open to a diverse range of service providers, including SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE). For businesses equipped with the necessary capabilities in delivering end-of-life care services, this contract offers potential for growth and the establishment of long-term partnerships within the public health sector. Organisations that excel in service outcomes, equity and reach, and continuous improvement were favoured, pointing to the opportunities for businesses strong in these areas to showcase their strength and secure valuable contracts. ## Notice An open procurement under PA23 for the provision of an End of Life Care Support Service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Option to extend by up to a maximum of 3-years. ### Planning Information Another next market engagement event will be held on Monday 15th September via TEAMS from 2-3pm. Please contact dave.bray@nhs.net for an invitation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011092-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2025 | | Future notice date | 29 Sep 2025 | | Award date | 6 Feb 2026 | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,801,580 | | Lots value | £1,801,580 | | Awards value | £1,801,580 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST | | Locality | BODMIN | | Post town | Plymouth | | Postcode | PL31 2QN | | 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 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | VOLUNTEER CORNWALL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 6 Feb 2026 at 15:42 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011092-2026 - 30 Oct 2025 at 15:56 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069836-2025 - 7 Oct 2025 at 12:36 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062873-2025 - 6 Oct 2025 at 15:11 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062615-2025 - 12 Sep 2025 at 14:50 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056303-2025 - 9 Sep 2025 at 14:29 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055104-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011092-2026 6th February 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069836-2025 30th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062873-2025 7th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062615-2025 6th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056303-2025 12th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055104-2025 9th September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.volunteercornwall.org.uk - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/PublicPurchase/98805/0/0?returnUrl=ctm/Supplier/publictenders&b=UK - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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