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title: "4 End of Life D2A beds in Plymouth"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ae57"
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# 4 End of Life D2A beds in Plymouth

Buyer: NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ae57

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "4 End of Life D2A beds in Plymouth" is being managed by the NHS Devon Integrated Care Board, located in Exeter, United Kingdom. This tender falls under the services industry category, specifically Residential Nursing Care Services. It involves the provision of four block-booked hospice beds to support end-of-life patient care, particularly those discharged from University Hospital Plymouth. The procurement method utilized is a limited procedure via the Provider Selection Regime, forgoing the typical Public Contracts Regulations due to its specificity. The tender process has reached the award stage, having been confirmed on 14th November 2025, following a standstill period that ended on 13th November 2025. The contract, effective from 17th November 2025, extends for 12 months with the possibility of two 6-month extensions to address ongoing needs amidst seasonal pressures in Plymouth, with a weekly rate set per occupied bed.

This contract presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses capable of providing specialized end-of-life care services. Given the nature of the contract, experienced hospice care providers, particularly those with facilities in the Plymouth area and an established capability in managing discharge to assess pathways, would find this tender beneficial. The awarded supplier, St Luke's Hospice Plymouth, exemplifies a candidate that meets key criteria such as quality care provision, efficient patient integration into local healthcare systems, and added social value. This tender is well-suited for large-scale providers with a strong focus on community integration and high-quality, compassionate care delivery standards. By securing such contracts, providers can enhance their service offerings, stabilize income through block contracts, and contribute significantly to regional healthcare efficacy, particularly during high demand periods.

## Notice

4 Block booked end of life hospice beds in Plymouth

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Devon ICB intends to award a contract for provision of 4 block booked beds in appropriate hospice accommodation, to support discharge from hospital for patients at end of life from University Hospital Plymouth who are unable, or do not wish, to return to their home address. It has undertaken this procurement via a Most Suitable Provider Process under the Provider Selection Regime and this notice is an intention to award notice. It is essential that the pathway supports the timely discharge of people at end of life, particularly for those people rapidly deteriorating for whom there is a limited window for a safe and appropriate discharge from hospital to be achieved. The provider will be responsible for all medical support and care needs for individuals in these block beds and will be expected to provide Consultant oversight. The contract will be in place to support during forthcoming winter pressures in the Plymouth locality. The contract will start immediately on completion of the procurement and will run for 12 months initially, although will include a 6 month break clause. 2 x 6 month extension options will be included should the capacity continue to be required after 12 months. This service is commissioned on a block contract purchase basis for end of life nursing beds with the following guaranteed activity levels: 4 End of Life Nursing Beds The current weekly rate for occupied beds is PS1,118.38 with a 50% rate pro rata for vacant beds. The award is for new provision from an existing provider.

Options: Two six-month extension options will be included in the contract

### 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 decision makers by midnight on 13th November. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR NB. This notice is being published as a VEAT notice due to a current known fault with the F03 Contract Award notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073814-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning 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 | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Award date | 3 Nov 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 | £232,623 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX2 5AZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | Priory |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLK4 Devon, TLK41 Plymouth |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ST LUKE'S HOSPICE PLYMOUTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85144100 - Residential nursing care services

## Release History

- 14 Nov 2025 at 10:01 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073814-2025
- 3 Nov 2025 at 15:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070553-2025
- 13 Oct 2025 at 13:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064799-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://onedevon.org.uk/

## Provenance

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