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title: "Discharge to Assess Community Beds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066905"
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buyer: "NHS BRISTOL, NORTH SOMERSET AND SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-04-13"
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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-066905

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire Integrated Care Board focuses on commissioning Discharge to Assess Community Beds services. This contract concerns the provision of Block Pathway 2 beds at John Wills House, which are managed by St Monica Trust and provide rehabilitation for patients who have been discharged from hospital. Classified under the "Residential nursing care services" industry, this initiative involves services being delivered in the UKJ region. The process follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C, and commenced on 1st April 2026, with an initial contract duration of 18 months and an optional extension of 12 months. The total estimated contract value is £2,054,616.16, excluding VAT.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises in the healthcare services sector, particularly those with expertise in residential and nursing care. Businesses that have a track record of delivering high-quality, integrated and innovative healthcare solutions may find lucrative opportunities here as the procurement highlights the Commissioner's focus on quality, value, and social impact. Ideally suited for healthcare providers that have experience in collaboration and service sustainability, this contract promotes improved access to care and the reduction of health inequalities. The awarded provider, St Monica Trust, was chosen for their demonstrated ability to satisfy stringent service conditions and contractual obligations, setting a high benchmark for participation in future healthcare tenders within the BNSSG area.

## 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 John Wills House, operated by St Monica Trust, 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 John Wills House, operated by St Monica Trust. 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 PS1,231,478.87 excluding VAT The optional 12-month extension expected value of the contract is PS823,137.29 excluding VAT. Therefore, the full expected lifetime contract value (18-month + optional 12-month extension) is PS2,054,616.16 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/033121-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 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 | £2,054,616 |

## 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 | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ST MONICA TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85144100 - Residential nursing care services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2026 at 09:27 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033121-2026
- 12 Mar 2026 at 17:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022600-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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