Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS SUSSEX INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
QNX
Sackville House, Brooks Close
Lewes
BN72FZ
UK
Contact person: Maggie Czapiewska
E-mail: maggie.czapiewska1@nhs.net
NUTS: UKJ2
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.surreysussex.icb.nhs.uk/home
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
AACC/CHC Fast-track Palliative End of Life Care Hospice Beds
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
8 500 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKJ2
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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 - £281,556.00 per annum; £1,407,780.00 lifetime value.
Martlets Hospice, Hove - £422,334.00 per annum; £2,111,670.00 lifetime value.
St Wilfrids Hospice, Eastbourne - £281,556.00 per annum; £1,407,780.00 lifetime value.
St Wilfrids Hospice, Chichester - £140,778.00 per annum; £703,890.00 lifetime value.
St Michaels Hospice, Hastings - £140,778.00 per annum; £703,890.00 lifetime value.
St Catherine's Hospice, Crawley - £140,778.00 per annum; £703,890.00 lifetime value.
St Peter & St James Hospice, Lewes - £281,556.00 per annum; £1,407,780.00 lifetime value.
Total contract value - £1,689,336.00 per annum; > £8,500,000.00 lifetime value, assuming uplifts.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Patient choice
/ Weighting: 100
Cost criterion: N/a
/ Weighting: 0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option for early termination subject to 12 months' notice from either provider.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
Explanation
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.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
St Barnabas House
8CN39
Titnore Lane
Worthing
BN12 6NZ
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 407 780.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Martlets Hospice
8JM50
Wayfield Ave
Hove
BN3 7LW
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 2 111 670.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
St Wilfrid's Hospice
ARF01
1 Broadwater Way
Eastbourne
BN22 9PZ
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 407 780.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
St Wilfrid's Hospice
D1Y5R
Walton Ln, Bosham
Chichester
PO18 8QB
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 703 890.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
St Michael's Hospice
ARD
25 Upper Maze Hill
Saint Leonards-on-sea
TN38 0LB
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 703 890.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
St Catherine's Hospice
8CM83
Grace Holland Ave, Pease Pottage
Crawley
RH11 9SL
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 703 890.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2026
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
St Peter & St James Hospice
8CA76
North Common Road, North Chailey
Lewes
BN8 4ED
UK
NUTS: UKJ2
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 1 407 780.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional 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.
Decision makers: Chief Nursing Officer
No conflicts of interest have been identified in the awarding of this contract.
Evidence of current service delivery against the PSR Key Criteria for the purposes of awarding a contract under Direct Award B is detailed below:
1. St Barnabas House
• Quality and Innovation: Leads Project ECHO Sussex Hospices, delivering care home education and end-of-life training. Actively involved in virtual health pilots and CHC bed proof-of-concept.
• Value: Demonstrates cost-sharing and efficiency through shared posts and benchmarking.
• Integration & Sustainability: Embedded as a convener and provider in the Sussex PEoLC system.
• Access & Choice: Participates in initiatives to reduce ambulance call-outs and hospital admissions.
• Social Value: Strong community engagement and volunteer support; contributes to sector-wide sustainability.
2. Martlets Hospice
• Quality and Innovation: Co-leads education collaborative and management development programmes.
• Value: Aligns mandatory training and reporting across hospices to reduce duplication.
• Integration & Sustainability: Active in Sussex-wide strategic planning and virtual health programme.
• Access & Choice: Supports care home staff confidence and patient-centred care.
• Social Value: Promotes equity in education and workforce development.
3. St Wilfrid's Hospice (Chichester)
• Quality and Innovation: Delivers nurse-led Fast-track care at home with flexible commissioning.
• Value: Operates under cost-per-case model, contributing to efficient resource use.
• Integration & Sustainability: Active in Sussex-wide commissioning and hospice alliance planning.
• Access & Choice: Supports personalised care and continuity from hospital to home.
• Social Value: Strong community engagement and inclusive service delivery.
4. St Wilfrid's Hospice (Eastbourne)
• Quality and Innovation: Participates in benchmarking and common data set development.
• Value: Engaged in shared procurement and commissioning strategy.
• Integration & Sustainability: Works with NHS partners to co-design care models.
• Access & Choice: Contributes to reducing non-elective admissions and improving ReSPECT plan coverage.
• Social Value: Focuses on patient experience and community-based care.
5. St Michael's Hospice (Hastings)
• Quality and Innovation: Involved in Sussex Education Hub and collaborative learning.
• Value: Participates in joint funding bids and shared infrastructure.
• Integration & Sustainability: Engaged in strategic commissioning and ICT partnerships.
• Access & Choice: Supports 24/7 CYP PEoLC and crisis response.
• Social Value: Advocates for hospice sector sustainability and equity.
6. St Peter & St James Hospice
• Quality and Innovation: Contributes to collaborative workstreams and strategic planning.
• Value: Engaged in efficiency initiatives and shared reporting.
• Integration & Sustainability: Included in commissioning letters and governance structures.
• Access & Choice: Supports discharge planning and community-based care.
• Social Value: Participates in system-wide audits and quality improvement.
7. St Catherine's Hospice
• Quality and Innovation: Engaged in strategic commissioning and virtual health pilots.
• Value: Participates in shared posts and cost modelling.
• Integration & Sustainability: Active in provider collaborative and governance reviews.
• Access & Choice: Supports personalised commissioning and discharge pathways.
• Social Value: Contributes to community transformation and equity of outcomes.
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Cross-Cutting Themes
• Alliance Strength: The Sussex Hospice Alliance is recognised as a system convener, with shared leadership, governance, and strategic commissioning roles.
• Innovation Platforms: Project ECHO, Sussex Education Hub, and virtual health pilots are key vehicles for innovation.
• Commissioning Evolution: NHS Sussex is transitioning to longer-term contracts and Any Qualified Provider frameworks to ensure sustainability and value.
• Equity & Choice: Emphasis on ReSPECT plans, preferred place of death, and reducing inequalities in access.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Sussex ICB
Lewes
BN7 2FZ
UK
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
NHS England
Skipton House, 80 London Road
London
SE1 6LH
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
15/04/2026