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title: "WNL ICB - First Option Healthcare"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06be80"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS WEST AND NORTH LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-06-26"
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# WNL ICB - First Option Healthcare

Buyer: NHS WEST AND NORTH LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06be80

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## Summary

The NHS West and North London Integrated Care Board (ICB) is set to award a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) for community health services, specifically Continuing Healthcare (CHC) home care services, to First Option Healthcare. The contract process is in the award stage, with a standstill period ending on 8th July 2026, during which representations by providers can be submitted. This contract is notable for its emphasis on patient choice, continuity of care, and service quality. The initial contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026, with a duration of 24 months, although specific placements may vary in length depending on the eligibility of individual service users. The procurement method employed was a limited award procedure without a prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant business opportunities due to its focus on the growing demand for community health services and patient-centric care solutions. Businesses specialising in home care and capable of delivering exceptional service quality and continuity in healthcare would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity. The ongoing partnership with First Option Healthcare, a large supplier, underscores the potential for collaboration and expansion within this sector. Companies with experience in or aspirations to enter the community health services industry may find opportunities to enhance their service delivery and establish long-term relationships with public health entities, aiding business growth and sustainability.

## Notice

Contract renewed with existing supplier for the provision of Continuing Healthcare
(CHC) for one or more existing service user placements.

Supplier delivers the following service: Home care

Contract start date of 01/04/2026. Contract duration period is for 24 months. 
To note individual placements duration are not defined; dependent on eligibility of
individual service user for Continuing Healthcare (CHC). Therefore placements can be shorter or longer than 24 months.

Contract total award: not applicable 

Current weekly payments to provider: PS10,302.02

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Contract Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following direct award process C. 

Continuing Healthcare (CHC) home care service is provided. Due to the nature of CHC eligibility, placement contract end date not defined, nor lifetime value of the placement. However the proposed NHS Standard Contract duration is 24 months. 

Weekly value of the contract is PS10302.02

Award Criteria: the existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard.

### 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 08/07/2026. 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/060465-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 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 | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS WEST AND NORTH LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | North West London |
| Postcode | NW1 5JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | Marylebone |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FIRST OPTION HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85323000 - Community health services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2026 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060465-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cedr.com/
- https://www.westandnorthlondon.icb.nhs.uk
- https://www.westandnorthlondon.icb.nhs.uk/

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