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title: "Discharge to Assess Community Beds"
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published: "2026-03-12"
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# Discharge to Assess Community Beds

Buyer: NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0668f9

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## Summary

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board (ICB) is planning to award a contract to Brunelcare Ltd for the provision of "Discharge to Assess Community Beds" in Bristol. This project falls under the industry category of Residential Nursing Care Services. Operating within the UK region of Bristol (UKK11), the procurement process is in the Award stage as of 12th March 2026, following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations rather than the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract commencement date is set for 1st April 2026. Interested parties should submit any representations by midnight on 25th March 2026, marking the end of the standstill period.

The contract, valued at approximately £3.65 million excluding VAT, presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in healthcare services, particularly those adept in short-term rehabilitation and residential nursing care. Brunelcare Ltd was identified as the appropriate provider due to their capacity to meet service sustainability requirements and maintain high-quality standards, making this tender most relevant for experienced healthcare providers prepared to meet stringent regulatory criteria. The process followed a limited procurement method tailored for providers able to satisfy existing contracts to a high standard, indicating a preference for established service providers in the healthcare industry. This award could lead to further business growth for companies aligned with the PSR criteria, focusing on enhancing access, collaboration, and delivering value.

## Notice

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission the provision of Block Pathway 2 (P2) Discharge to Assess community beds for patients in BNSSG. The beds will be delivered from Orchard Grove, operated by Brunelcare, to support patients requiring short-term, bed-based rehabilitation following hospital discharge. BNSSG ICB has followed PSR Direct Award Process C for the contract to which this notice relates. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. The service is VAT-exempt, and all contract values stated are excluding VAT

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission the provision of Block Pathway 2 (P2) Discharge to Assess community beds for patients in BNSSG. These beds provide short-term, bed-based rehabilitation for individuals who cannot return directly home following a hospital admission. The service will be delivered from Orchard Grove, operated by Brunelcare. Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB have followed PSR Direct Award C for the contract to which this notice relates. The total expected value of the contract for the initial 18-month contract term is PS2,189,295.77 excluding VAT The optional 12-month extension expected value of the contract is PS1,463,355.18 excluding VAT. Therefore, the full expected lifetime contract value (18-month + optional 12-month extension) is PS 3,652,650.95 excluding VAT. The contract period will commence on 1st April 2026. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners. Additional information: The provider has satisfied the existing contract to a sufficient standard according to the detail outlined in the contract: they provided all of the required documentation, information and policies for the existing contract. They have followed the contractual service specification, not deviated from BNSSG ICB Safeguarding requirements, charged the correct local prices as per the contract, issued invoices correctly in accordance with the BNSSG ICB process, complied with Quality reporting requirements. They have complied with/not fallen foul of the applicable NHS Standard Contract (Shorter Form) Service Conditions, including Service Conditions in relation to the following: service standards, co-operation, information requirements, safeguarding, payment terms and quality requirements. They have also complied with/not fallen foul of the applicable shorter Form General Conditions, including those relating to liability & indemnity, assignment & sub-contracting, and Information Governance. The new contracting arrangements are based on a rollover of the previous contracting arrangements/schedules which the provider has already satisfied/complied with to a high standard, and so the provider will highly be likely to be able to satisfy the new contract to a sufficient standard.

Options: Option to extend for 12 months

### 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 midnight on 25th March 2026. 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/022581-2026 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £3,652,650 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 | TLK11 Bristol, City of |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRUNELCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85144100 - Residential nursing care services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 17:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022581-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://bnssg.icb.nhs.uk/

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