--- title: "AACC/CHC Fast-track Palliative End of Life Care Hospice Beds" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06829a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06829a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06829a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06829a.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD" published: "2026-04-15" --- # AACC/CHC Fast-track Palliative End of Life Care Hospice Beds Buyer: NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06829a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06829a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06829a.json) ## Summary The procurement process led by the NHS Sussex Integrated Care Board focuses on the "AACC/CHC Fast-track Palliative End of Life Care Hospice Beds" project, categorised under health services, specifically in the provision of end-of-life care. The contract was awarded using a direct award process in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, with no application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 or the Procurement Act 2023. This five-year contract, commencing from 1st April 2026, will involve hospices across the UKJ2 region, aimed at providing personalised care to patients, while easing transitions between care settings. The award notice was confirmed on 15th April 2026, marking the commencement of services under this strategic healthcare initiative. The procurement offers significant business growth potential for large-scale providers within the hospice and healthcare sector. Businesses such as St Barnabas House, Martlets Hospice, and others across Sussex are ideally positioned to benefit from collaborative opportunities and long-term contracts under the NHS Sussex alliance. With the emphasis on quality, innovation, and integration with community services, providers can enhance operational efficiencies, engage in strategic partnerships, and improve patient outcomes. Moreover, there's potential for firms active in areas like virtual health and community engagement, with room for innovations in patient care paths, staff training, and sector-wide sustainability initiatives, securing their role in the evolving healthcare landscape. ## Notice These beds are intended for CHC Fasttrack patients with palliative and end-of-life care needs. The goal is to provide personalised care, and/or stabilise symptoms so the patient can either return home, move to a more suitable care setting, or remain in the hospice if that is their preferred place of death. ### Lot Information Lot 1 These beds are intended for CHC Fasttrack patients with palliative and end-of-life care needs. The goal is to provide personalised care, and/or stabilise symptoms so the patient can either return home, move to a more suitable care setting, or remain in the hospice if that is their preferred place of death. This contract has been awarded to existing providers for a new service following Direct Award Process B. The contract duration is for 5-years, from 01/04/2026 - 31/03/2031. The contract values for each of the providers are as follows; St Barnabas Hospice, Worthing - PS281,556.00 per annum; PS1,407,780.00 lifetime value. Martlets Hospice, Hove - PS422,334.00 per annum; PS2,111,670.00 lifetime value. St Wilfrids Hospice, Eastbourne - PS281,556.00 per annum; PS1,407,780.00 lifetime value. St Wilfrids Hospice, Chichester - PS140,778.00 per annum; PS703,890.00 lifetime value. St Michaels Hospice, Hastings - PS140,778.00 per annum; PS703,890.00 lifetime value. St Catherine's Hospice, Crawley - PS140,778.00 per annum; PS703,890.00 lifetime value. St Peter & St James Hospice, Lewes - PS281,556.00 per annum; PS1,407,780.00 lifetime value. Total contract value - PS1,689,336.00 per annum; > PS8,500,000.00 lifetime value, assuming uplifts. Options: Option for early termination subject to 12 months' notice from either provider. ### Procurement Information This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process B. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034043-2026 | | 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 | 15 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 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 | £4,223,340 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD | | Locality | LEWES | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN7 2FZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC | | Local authority | Lewes | | Electoral ward | Lewes Bridge | | Westminster constituency | Lewes | | Delivery location | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 6 | | Supplier names | MARTLETS HOSPICE; ST BARNABAS HOUSE; ST CATHERINE'S HOSPICE; ST MICHAEL'S HOSPICE; ST PETER & ST JAMES HOSPICE; ST WILFRID'S HOSPICE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85100000 - Health services ## Release History - 15 Apr 2026 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034043-2026 ## Notice URLs - https://www.surreysussex.icb.nhs.uk/home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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