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title: "Palliative care support to End of Life beds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ea2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# Palliative care support to End of Life beds

Buyer: OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ea2

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## Summary

This procurement process led by Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the provision of palliative care support to End of Life beds at community hospitals under their jurisdiction. The contract, titled "Palliative care support to End of Life beds," falls under the health and social work services industry category. The procurement method was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons, and the process was guided by the Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. Although the tender status is completed, the contract has not yet been formally awarded, marking the commencement of a standstill period. The award procedure was made public on 19 March 2026, with Sue Ryder set to provide the services across several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale service providers specialising in health services, such as palliative and end-of-life care. Businesses with expertise in the healthcare sector could find substantial opportunities to engage in subcontracting and collaboration with entities such as Sue Ryder, the intended primary provider. The current procurement framework highlights the importance of delivering quality care due to a lack of competition stemming from technical reasons, which is an interdependent aspect with existing contracts, such as those between Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust and Sue Ryder. The financial scope of the contract, valued at £437,155, offers substantial incentive for experienced organisations in the healthcare service provision niche to expand and solidify their role in public healthcare delivery.

## Notice

Supplier to provide palliative care support to a specified number of End of Life care beds within named Oxford Health's Community Hospital(s).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

h the supplier is being subsequently subcontracted to provide support (further referenced as the Head-Contract). This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this Contract is subject to Healthcare Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice mark the start of the standstill period. This contract has not yet formally been awarded. This notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to BusinessServices@oxfordhealth.nhs.uk and addressed to Head of Business Services.

Options: Extended in line with the Head-Contract

### Procurement Information

Interdependency with BOB ICB and Oxford Health Community Services Contract and BOB ICB and Sue Ryder Contract for Palliative and End of Life Care (Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-017557)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025062-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 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 | £437,155 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | OXFORD HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX4 4XN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Littlemore |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford East |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUE RYDER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 11:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025062-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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