---
title: "P1 Hospital Discharge staffing support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060ff6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# P1 Hospital Discharge staffing support

Buyer: NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060ff6

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## Summary

NHS Devon Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for "P1 Hospital Discharge staffing support" to Network Healthcare Professionals Limited. This procurement falls under the health and social work services category and aims to provide peripatetic staffing support to facilitate hospital discharges from RDUH in Exeter. The procurement process was concluded without competition under a direct method, classified as below threshold. The contract spans from 26 January 2026 to 29 March 2026, with the possibility of a nine-week extension if demand persists. The total contract value is £90,720 during the initial period, with a net value of £75,000. The buying organisation, situated in Exeter, operates as a public authority within the central government framework.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in temporary healthcare staffing solutions, particularly those equipped to handle urgent and fluctuating demand. Companies experienced in providing qualified healthcare personnel such as nurses or support staff on short notice should find this sector appealing. Businesses focusing on healthcare service provision, especially those capable of adjusting quickly to varying levels of demand, stand to benefit from such opportunities. Moreover, the direct procurement method indicates swift decision-making processes for suitable bidders prepared to engage without lengthy competitive bidding procedures.

## Notice

NHS Devon required continued provision of P1 peripatetic staffing support to help facilitate discharges from RDUH in Exeter during surge in demand over winter. This is based on 3 staff providing 12.5 hours per day. The contract awarded is for 9 weeks with a 9 week extension option.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007212-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 29 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NETWORK HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 15:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007212-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007212-2026
  27th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.networkhsc.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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