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title: "Night Services/Night Sitting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc37"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS THAMES VALLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-07-15"
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# Night Services/Night Sitting

Buyer: NHS THAMES VALLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc37

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## Summary

The NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Night Services/Night Sitting to Kcare Health under urgent circumstances. This contract, classified under miscellaneous health services, is valued at £253,000 GBP. The award was conducted as a time-limited agreement to facilitate a future competitive process under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, distinct from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement process was limited, following an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract is active from 1st October 2026, running for 12 months with an optional extension up to another year, specifically servicing the Berkshire West region in the United Kingdom.

This procurement presents a notable opportunity for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those offering specialised night care services. The service encompasses overnight support for adults at home across Berkshire West, aiming to prevent hospital admissions and support end-of-life care. Businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly SMEs like Kcare Health, may find this type of contract beneficial for growth, offering stability and expansion into essential health service provisions. Collaborating with NHS organisations can enhance credibility and open future business opportunities within the public healthcare system.

## Notice

NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board have awarded a time limited contract for the provision of a Night Services/Night Sitting Services to K Care under urgent circumstances. This award has been made under the Provider Selection Regime contract award in urgent circumstances process to allow the time required to undertake a competitive process. The total lifetime value of the contract is PS253,000.00 The contract term will commence 01st October 2026 and end 30th September 2027 (1 year + up to 12 months extension). This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Thames Valley ICB ("the Commissioner") sought to commission Night Sitting Services. This service provides overnight support for adults in their own homes across Berkshire West. It supports people who are unwell, frail, or at the end of life, and need short-term night care to remain safely at home. Support is typically provided for a limited number of nights, including: End-of-life care (up to 14 nights) Short-term support for frailty and recovery (usually 3-7 nights) The service helps to: Prevent avoidable hospital admissions Support timely discharge from hospital (home first) Enable people to remain at home at the end of life Around 500 people use the service each year, with over 1,200 nights of care delivered. NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board have awarded a time limited contract for the provision of a Night Services/Night Sitting to Kcare Health under urgent circumstances. The full expected lifetime contract value (12-month + optional 12-month extension) is PS253,000 excluding VAT. The contract period will commence on 1st October 2026. This procurement has been carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioners.

Options: Option to extend for up to 12 months

### 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 do not apply to this award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066927-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 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 | £253,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS THAMES VALLEY INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| 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 | KCARE HEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85140000 - Miscellaneous health services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066927-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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