---
title: "Palliative Care Services for Babies, Children and Young People"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c824"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# Palliative Care Services for Babies, Children and Young People

Buyer: NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c824

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## Summary

The NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board has successfully completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Palliative Care Services for Babies, Children and Young People." This award falls under the Health Services category, with services to be delivered in the UKK2 region. The contract, valued at approximately £982,614, was awarded to Julia's House following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The procurement did not require prior publication of a call for competition, as it falls outside the scope of standard procurement directives. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and run until 31 March 2028, with a possible extension of 12 months. The award was confirmed on 28 October 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those focusing on palliative care for young patients. Companies like Julia's House that have a solid foundation in providing compassionate and comprehensive care could see potential growth through this contract. With the contract already awarded and no requirement for multiple bids, businesses in the sector should prepare to engage in future opportunities that may arise from the NHS Dorset Integrated Care Board or similar healthcare organisations. Aligning with the procurement requirements of the Provider Selection Regime can help set the groundwork for successful participation in similar tenders.

## Notice

The services to be provided for under this contract are Palliative Care Services for Babies, Children and Young People.

The contract award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS982,614 (including the extension option). The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2028 with a 12 month extension option.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The services to be provided for under this contract are Palliative Care Services for Babies, Children and Young People.

The contract award has been made following the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A. The approximate lifetime value of the contract is PS982,614 (including the extension option). The contract term runs from 01 April 2026 until 31 March 2028 with a 12 month extension option.

### Procurement Information

Awarded under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064988-2026 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £982,614 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS DORSET INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1TG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | TLK2 Dorset and Somerset |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JULIA'S HOUSE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 08:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064988-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.customer.careteam@nhsdorset.nhs.uk
- https://www.england.nhs.uk/
- https://www.nhsdorset.nhs.uk/

## Provenance

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