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Contract Notice

Provision of Continuing Healthcare Fast Track Services for Nursing Home Beds

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Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-056205
Published by:
NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board
Authority ID:
AA83057
Publication date:
28 July 2025
Deadline date:
15 August 2025
Notice type:
Contract Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

The purpose of this Service is to deliver care within a Residential Care Home with Nursing (referred to from this point as a Nursing Home) for those patients who have been assessed as eligible for NHS Fast Track funded care, have expressed a preference for care in a Nursing Home and whose needs can be safely and appropriately managed in a Nursing Home. The Service is commissioned to provide dignity and assurance to people and their families when they are entering their final weeks of life and is expected to be safe, responsive and efficient. This includes enabling patients to achieve the best possible quality of life whatever their disease or disability, gender, ethnic background, or sexual orientation. <br/><br/>This will be achieved through the application of a holistic person-centred approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all other health services, especially GP primary medical services and specialist palliative care services.<br/><br/>The aims of this Service are:<br/>• To deliver a responsive, caring and person-centred service for patients and their loved ones in the last weeks of life.<br/>• To facilitate prompt commencement of care in a Nursing Home, for patients identified as in the end stages of life under the NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track pathway.<br/>• To commission end of life care which is delivered by staff with enhanced levels of training and competencies in relation to end of life care. <br/>• To prevent inappropriate or avoidable admissions to hospital for end-of-life care.<br/><br/>Please note that all Lots are restricted to a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home, except for Lot 2 (which is 3 beds). You must be able to deliver the maximum number of beds stated for the Lot you are bidding for. Bids received with less than the maximum or more than the maximum stated Beds will be excluded. You may bid for any Lot, but will only be awarded a single Lot per nursing home.<br/><br/>• Lot 1- West Norfolk 2 x nursing beds circa £114,000 per annum ( VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/>• Lot 2 – North Norfolk 3 x nursing beds circa £171,600 per annum (VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/>• Lot 3 – Norwich 2 x nursing beds circa £114,000 per annum (VAT is not chargeable for this service<br/>• Lot 4 – Norwich 2 x nursing beds circa £114,000 per annum ( VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/>• Lot 5 – Norwich 2 x nursing beds circa £114,000 per annum ( VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/>• Lot 6 – Norwich 2 x nursing beds circa £114,000 per annum (VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/>• Lot 7 – South Norfolk 2 x nursing beds circa £114,000 per annum (VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/><br/>The contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. <br/><br/>The contract will be based upon a bed price of £1100.00 per bed per week.<br/><br/>HOW TO APPLY - The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement. Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C376133

Full notice text

Contract notice

Section I: Contracting authority

I.1) Name and addresses

NHS Norfolk and Waveney Integrated Care Board

8th Floor, County Hall, Martineau Lane

Norwich

NR1 2DH

UK

E-mail: david.bailey1@nhs.net

NUTS: UKH15

Internet address(es)

Main address: https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/

Address of the buyer profile: https://www.improvinglivesnw.org.uk/

I.3) Communication

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge at:

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome


Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent electronically to:

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome


Tenders or requests to participate must be sent to the abovementioned address


Electronic communication requires the use of tools and devices that are not generally available. Unrestricted and full direct access to these tools and devices is possible, free of charge, at:

https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome


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

Provision of Continuing Healthcare Fast Track Services for Nursing Home Beds

II.1.2) Main CPV code

85144100

 

II.1.3) Type of contract

Services

II.1.4) Short description

The purpose of this Service is to deliver care within a Residential Care Home with Nursing (referred to from this point as a Nursing Home) for those patients who have been assessed as eligible for NHS Fast Track funded care, have expressed a preference for care in a Nursing Home and whose needs can be safely and appropriately managed in a Nursing Home. The Service is commissioned to provide dignity and assurance to people and their families when they are entering their final weeks of life and is expected to be safe, responsive and efficient. This includes enabling patients to achieve the best possible quality of life whatever their disease or disability, gender, ethnic background, or sexual orientation. <br/><br/>This will be achieved through the application of a holistic person-centred approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all other health services, especially GP primary medical services and specialist palliative care services.<br/><br/>The aims of this Service are:<br/>• To deliver a responsive, caring and person-centred service for patients and their loved ones in the last weeks of life.<br/>• To facilitate prompt commencement of care in a Nursing Home, for patients identified as in the end stages of life under the NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track pathway.<br/>• To commission end of life care which is delivered by staff with enhanced levels of training and competencies in relation to end of life care. <br/>• To prevent inappropriate or avoidable admissions to hospital for end-of-life care.<br/><br/>Please note that all Lots are restricted to a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home, except for Lot 2 (which is 3 beds). You must be able to deliver the maximum number of beds stated for the Lot you are bidding for. Bids received with less than the maximum or more than the maximum stated Beds will be excluded. You may bid for any Lot, but will only be awarded a single Lot per nursing home.<br/><br/>• Lot 1- West Norfolk 2 x nursing beds circa £114,000 per annum ( VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/>• Lot 2 – North Norfolk 3 x nursing beds circa £171,600 per annum (VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/>• Lot 3 – Norwich 2 x nursing beds circa £114,000 per annum (VAT is not chargeable for this service<br/>• Lot 4 – Norwich 2 x nursing beds circa £114,000 per annum ( VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/>• Lot 5 – Norwich 2 x nursing beds circa £114,000 per annum ( VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/>• Lot 6 – Norwich 2 x nursing beds circa £114,000 per annum (VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/>• Lot 7 – South Norfolk 2 x nursing beds circa £114,000 per annum (VAT is not chargeable for this service)<br/><br/>The contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. <br/><br/>The contract will be based upon a bed price of £1100.00 per bed per week.<br/><br/>HOW TO APPLY - The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement. Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C376133

II.1.5) Estimated total value

Value excluding VAT: 3 422 400.00  GBP

II.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: Yes

Tenders may be submitted for one lot only

II.2) Description

Lot No: 1

II.2.1) Title

Lot 1 - 2 x nursing home beds, West Norfolk

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85144100

85100000

85323000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH1


Main site or place of performance:

West Norfolk

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 1 is for the Provision of 2 x Nursing Home beds within West Norfolk. <br/><br/>The purpose of this Service is to deliver care within a Residential Care Home with Nursing (referred to from this point as a Nursing Home) for those patients who have been assessed as eligible for NHS Fast Track funded care, have expressed a preference for care in a Nursing Home and whose needs can be safely and appropriately managed in a Nursing Home. The Service is commissioned to provide dignity and assurance to people and their families when they are entering their final weeks of life and is expected to be safe, responsive and efficient. This includes enabling patients to achieve the best possible quality of life whatever their disease or disability, gender, ethnic background, or sexual orientation. <br/><br/>This will be achieved through the application of a holistic person-centred approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all other health services, especially GP primary medical services and specialist palliative care services.<br/><br/>The aims of this Service are:<br/>• To deliver a responsive, caring and person-centred service for patients and their loved ones in the last weeks of life.<br/>• To facilitate prompt commencement of care in a Nursing Home, for patients identified as in the end stages of life under the NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track pathway.<br/>• To commission end of life care which is delivered by staff with enhanced levels of training and competencies in relation to end of life care. <br/>• To prevent inappropriate or avoidable admissions to hospital for end-of-life care<br/><br/>Lot 1 is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. <br/>The contract is based upon a price of £1100,00 per bed per week.<br/><br/>HOW TO APPLY - The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement. Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C376133

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 457 600.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

This is a 2 year contract with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please note that all Lots are restricted to a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home, except for Lot 2 (which is 3 beds). You must be able to deliver the maximum number of beds stated for the Lot you are bidding for. Bids received with less than the maximum or more than the maximum stated Beds will be excluded. You may bid for any Lot, but will only be awarded a single Lot.

Lot No: 2

II.2.1) Title

Lot 2 - 3 x nursing home beds, North Norfolk

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85144100

85100000

85323000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH1


Main site or place of performance:

North Norfolk

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 2 is for the Provision of 3 x nursing home beds, North Norfolk.<br/>The purpose of this Service is to deliver care within a Residential Care Home with Nursing (referred to from this point as a Nursing Home) for those patients who have been assessed as eligible for NHS Fast Track funded care, have expressed a preference for care in a Nursing Home and whose needs can be safely and appropriately managed in a Nursing Home. The Service is commissioned to provide dignity and assurance to people and their families when they are entering their final weeks of life and is expected to be safe, responsive and efficient. This includes enabling patients to achieve the best possible quality of life whatever their disease or disability, gender, ethnic background, or sexual orientation. <br/><br/>This will be achieved through the application of a holistic person-centred approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all other health services, especially GP primary medical services and specialist palliative care services.<br/><br/>The aims of this Service are:<br/>• To deliver a responsive, caring and person-centred service for patients and their loved ones in the last weeks of life.<br/>• To facilitate prompt commencement of care in a Nursing Home, for patients identified as in the end stages of life under the NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track pathway.<br/>• To commission end of life care which is delivered by staff with enhanced levels of training and competencies in relation to end of life care. <br/>• To prevent inappropriate or avoidable admissions to hospital for end-of-life care.<br/><br/>Lot 2 is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years#<br/>The contract value is based upon a price of £1100.00 per bed per week.<br/><br/>HOW TO APPLY - The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement. Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C376133

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 686 400.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

This contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please note that all Lots are restricted to a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home, except for Lot 2 (which is 3 beds). You must be able to deliver the maximum number of beds stated for the Lot you are bidding for. Bids received with less than the maximum or more than the maximum stated Beds will be excluded. You may bid for any Lot, but will only be awarded a single Lot.

Lot No: 3

II.2.1) Title

Lot 3 - 2 x nursing home beds, Norwich

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85144100

85100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH1


Main site or place of performance:

Norwich

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 3 is for 2 x nursing home beds in Norwich.<br/><br/>The purpose of this Service is to deliver care within a Residential Care Home with Nursing (referred to from this point as a Nursing Home) for those patients who have been assessed as eligible for NHS Fast Track funded care, have expressed a preference for care in a Nursing Home and whose needs can be safely and appropriately managed in a Nursing Home. The Service is commissioned to provide dignity and assurance to people and their families when they are entering their final weeks of life and is expected to be safe, responsive and efficient. This includes enabling patients to achieve the best possible quality of life whatever their disease or disability, gender, ethnic background, or sexual orientation. <br/><br/>This will be achieved through the application of a holistic person-centred approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all other health services, especially GP primary medical services and specialist palliative care services.<br/><br/>The aims of this Service are:<br/>• To deliver a responsive, caring and person-centred service for patients and their loved ones in the last weeks of life.<br/>• To facilitate prompt commencement of care in a Nursing Home, for patients identified as in the end stages of life under the NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track pathway.<br/>• To commission end of life care which is delivered by staff with enhanced levels of training and competencies in relation to end of life care. <br/>• To prevent inappropriate or avoidable admissions to hospital for end-of-life care.<br/><br/>Lot 3 is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years<br/>The contract value is based upon a price of £1100.00 per bed per week.<br/><br/>HOW TO APPLY - The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement. Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C376133

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 457 600.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

This contract is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please note that all Lots are restricted to a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home, except for Lot 2 (which is 3 beds). You must be able to deliver the maximum number of beds stated for the Lot you are bidding for. Bids received with less than the maximum or more than the maximum stated Beds will be excluded. You may bid for any Lot, but will only be awarded a single Lot.<br/> <br/>Please note that in relation to the geographical Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 (Norwich), there is a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home.

Lot No: 4

II.2.1) Title

Lot 4 - 2 x nursing home beds in Norwich

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85144100

85100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH1


Main site or place of performance:

Norwich

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 4 is for the Provision of 2 x nursing home beds in Norwich.<br/><br/>The purpose of this Service is to deliver care within a Residential Care Home with Nursing (referred to from this point as a Nursing Home) for those patients who have been assessed as eligible for NHS Fast Track funded care, have expressed a preference for care in a Nursing Home and whose needs can be safely and appropriately managed in a Nursing Home. The Service is commissioned to provide dignity and assurance to people and their families when they are entering their final weeks of life and is expected to be safe, responsive and efficient. This includes enabling patients to achieve the best possible quality of life whatever their disease or disability, gender, ethnic background, or sexual orientation. <br/><br/>This will be achieved through the application of a holistic person-centred approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all other health services, especially GP primary medical services and specialist palliative care services.<br/><br/>The aims of this Service are:<br/>• To deliver a responsive, caring and person-centred service for patients and their loved ones in the last weeks of life.<br/>• To facilitate prompt commencement of care in a Nursing Home, for patients identified as in the end stages of life under the NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track pathway.<br/>• To commission end of life care which is delivered by staff with enhanced levels of training and competencies in relation to end of life care. <br/>• To prevent inappropriate or avoidable admissions to hospital for end-of-life care.<br/><br/>Lot 4 is for a period of 2 years plus the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years. <br/>The contract value is based upon a price of £1100.00 per bed per week.<br/><br/>HOW TO APPLY - The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement. Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C376133

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 457 600.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

This lot is for a period of 2 years plus the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please note that all Lots are restricted to a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home, except for Lot 2 (which is 3 beds). You must be able to deliver the maximum number of beds stated for the Lot you are bidding for. Bids received with less than the maximum or more than the maximum stated Beds will be excluded. You may bid for any Lot, but will only be awarded a single Lot.<br/> <br/>Please note that in relation to the geographical Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 (Norwich), there is a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home.

Lot No: 5

II.2.1) Title

Lot 5 - 2 x nursing home beds, Norwich

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85144100

85100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH1


Main site or place of performance:

Norwich

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 5 is for the Provision of 2 x nursing home beds in Norwich.<br/><br/>The purpose of this Service is to deliver care within a Residential Care Home with Nursing (referred to from this point as a Nursing Home) for those patients who have been assessed as eligible for NHS Fast Track funded care, have expressed a preference for care in a Nursing Home and whose needs can be safely and appropriately managed in a Nursing Home. The Service is commissioned to provide dignity and assurance to people and their families when they are entering their final weeks of life and is expected to be safe, responsive and efficient. This includes enabling patients to achieve the best possible quality of life whatever their disease or disability, gender, ethnic background, or sexual orientation. <br/><br/>This will be achieved through the application of a holistic person-centred approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all other health services, especially GP primary medical services and specialist palliative care services.<br/><br/>The aims of this Service are:<br/>• To deliver a responsive, caring and person-centred service for patients and their loved ones in the last weeks of life.<br/>• To facilitate prompt commencement of care in a Nursing Home, for patients identified as in the end stages of life under the NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track pathway.<br/>• To commission end of life care which is delivered by staff with enhanced levels of training and competencies in relation to end of life care. <br/>• To prevent inappropriate or avoidable admissions to hospital for end-of-life care.<br/><br/>Lot 5 is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.<br/>The contract value is based upon £1100.00 per bed per week.<br/><br/>HOW TO APPLY - The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement. Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C376133

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 457 600.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Lot 5 is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please note that all Lots are restricted to a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home, except for Lot 2 (which is 3 beds). You must be able to deliver the maximum number of beds stated for the Lot you are bidding for. Bids received with less than the maximum or more than the maximum stated Beds will be excluded. You may bid for any Lot, but will only be awarded a single Lot.<br/> <br/>Please note that in relation to the geographical Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 (Norwich), there is a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home.

Lot No: 6

II.2.1) Title

Lot 6 - 2 x nursing home beds, Norwich

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85144100

85100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH1


Main site or place of performance:

Norwich

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 6 is for the Provision of 2 x nursing home beds in Norwich.<br/><br/>The purpose of this Service is to deliver care within a Residential Care Home with Nursing (referred to from this point as a Nursing Home) for those patients who have been assessed as eligible for NHS Fast Track funded care, have expressed a preference for care in a Nursing Home and whose needs can be safely and appropriately managed in a Nursing Home. The Service is commissioned to provide dignity and assurance to people and their families when they are entering their final weeks of life and is expected to be safe, responsive and efficient. This includes enabling patients to achieve the best possible quality of life whatever their disease or disability, gender, ethnic background, or sexual orientation. <br/><br/>This will be achieved through the application of a holistic person-centred approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all other health services, especially GP primary medical services and specialist palliative care services.<br/><br/>The aims of this Service are:<br/>• To deliver a responsive, caring and person-centred service for patients and their loved ones in the last weeks of life.<br/>• To facilitate prompt commencement of care in a Nursing Home, for patients identified as in the end stages of life under the NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track pathway.<br/>• To commission end of life care which is delivered by staff with enhanced levels of training and competencies in relation to end of life care. <br/>• To prevent inappropriate or avoidable admissions to hospital for end-of-life care.<br/><br/>Lot 6 is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.<br/>The contract value is based upon a price of £1100.00 per bed per week.

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 457 600.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Lot 6 is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please note that all Lots are restricted to a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home, except for Lot 2 (which is 3 beds). You must be able to deliver the maximum number of beds stated for the Lot you are bidding for. Bids received with less than the maximum or more than the maximum stated Beds will be excluded. You may bid for any Lot, but will only be awarded a single Lot.<br/> <br/>Please note that in relation to the geographical Lots 3, 4, 5 and 6 (Norwich), there is a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home.

Lot No: 7

II.2.1) Title

Lot 7 - 2 x nursing beds, South Norfolk

II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

85144100

85100000

II.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS code:

UKH1


Main site or place of performance:

South Norfolk

II.2.4) Description of the procurement

Lot 7 is for the provision of 2 x nursing beds, South Norfolk.<br/><br/>The purpose of this Service is to deliver care within a Residential Care Home with Nursing (referred to from this point as a Nursing Home) for those patients who have been assessed as eligible for NHS Fast Track funded care, have expressed a preference for care in a Nursing Home and whose needs can be safely and appropriately managed in a Nursing Home. The Service is commissioned to provide dignity and assurance to people and their families when they are entering their final weeks of life and is expected to be safe, responsive and efficient. This includes enabling patients to achieve the best possible quality of life whatever their disease or disability, gender, ethnic background, or sexual orientation. <br/><br/>This will be achieved through the application of a holistic person-centred approach to care which is integrated seamlessly with all other health services, especially GP primary medical services and specialist palliative care services.<br/><br/>The aims of this Service are:<br/>• To deliver a responsive, caring and person-centred service for patients and their loved ones in the last weeks of life.<br/>• To facilitate prompt commencement of care in a Nursing Home, for patients identified as in the end stages of life under the NHS Continuing Healthcare Fast Track pathway.<br/>• To commission end of life care which is delivered by staff with enhanced levels of training and competencies in relation to end of life care. <br/>• To prevent inappropriate or avoidable admissions to hospital for end-of-life care.<br/><br/>Lot 7 is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.<br/>The contract value is based upon a price of £1100.00 per bed per week.<br/><br/>HOW TO APPLY - The Contracting Authority will be using an eTendering system for this procurement. Further information and the ITT documentation can be found via the ‘Live Opportunities’ list on the e-procurement system at the following link: https://health-family-contract-search.secure.force.com/?searchtype=Projects. You can search for the opportunity by entering the following contract ref C376133

II.2.5) Award criteria

Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents

II.2.6) Estimated value

Value excluding VAT: 457 600.00  GBP

II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system

Duration in months: 48

This contract is subject to renewal: No

II.2.9) Information about the limits on the number of candidates to be invited

II.2.10) Information about variants

Variants will be accepted: No

II.2.11) Information about options

Options: Yes

Description of options:

Lot 7 is for a period of 2 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years.

II.2.13) Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No

II.2.14) Additional information

Please note that all Lots are restricted to a maximum of 2 beds per nursing home, except for Lot 2 (which is 3 beds). You must be able to deliver the maximum number of beds stated for the Lot you are bidding for. Bids received with less than the maximum or more than the maximum stated Beds will be excluded. You may bid for any Lot, but will only be awarded a single Lot.

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1) Description

IV.1.1) Type of procedure

Open procedure

IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes

IV.2) Administrative information

IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate

Date: 15/08/2025

Local time: 12:00

IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted

EN

IV.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender

Tender must be valid until: 28/11/2025

IV.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders

Date: 15/08/2025

Local time: 13:00

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.1) Information about recurrence

This is a recurrent procurement: No

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

NHS England

7&8 Wellington Place

Leeds

LS1 4AP

UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.england.nhs.uk//

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

18/07/2025

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85323000 Community health services Social services
85100000 Health services Health and social work services
85144100 Residential nursing care services Residential health facilities services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
david.bailey1@nhs.net
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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