Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
197 Eyre Street
Sheffield
S1 3FG
UK
Contact person: Procurement Team
E-mail: syicb-sheffield.syicb.procurement@nhs.net
NUTS: UKE32
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.southyorkshire.icb.nhs.uk/
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
NHS South Yorkshire ICB Barnsley Place - Intermediate Care Service
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The ICB requires the provider to deliver the residential and care support element of the bed-based Intermediate Care (IMC) service as an integral part of the wider multidisciplinary team. The provider is required to provide appropriate residential accommodation and a skilled care workforce, including Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), who work collaboratively with NHS clinical staff including nursing, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, medical staff and other health and care professionals to support the delivery of rehabilitation, recovery and reablement.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
5 174 607.00
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKE3
Main site or place of performance:
Barnsley, South Yorkshire
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board Barnsley Intermediate Care Service. NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board are intending to award a contract to the existing provider following direct award process C of the Provider Selection Regime.<br/><br/>The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £5,174,427. The contract will be awarded for two years with option an to extend for a further two years making a total of four years. The contract will be awarded to :<br/><br/>Buckingham Care Home, Green Lane., Sheffield S36 6BS<br/><br/>The award has been made using the following criteria:<br/><br/>1. Quality and Innovation. Weighting 30%<br/><br/><br/>The ICB anticipates that Buckingham Care Home will continue to deliver the residential and care support element of the Intermediate Care service as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.<br/><br/>The provider is expected to maintain the established collaborative approach with NHS clinical teams, continuing to support rehabilitation, recovery and reablement outcomes for patients. Buckingham will continue to provide appropriately trained staff who contribute to the delivery of personalised care plans and support patients to achieve their identified goals.<br/><br/>The ICB expects the provider to maintain high standards of quality and safety, continue effective governance arrangements and work collaboratively with commissioners and partners to identify opportunities for further service improvements.<br/><br/>Given the provider’s established understanding of the IMC model, existing workforce arrangements and positive delivery history, the ICB considers Buckingham Care Home to be well placed to continue delivering the requirements of the service.<br/><br/>2. Value. Weighting 20%<br/><br/>The ICB expects Buckingham Care Home to continue delivering the service within the agreed contractual arrangements, ensuring effective use of commissioned capacity and maintaining value for money.<br/><br/>The provider will continue to support system flow by providing timely access to Intermediate Care beds and working collaboratively with partners to optimise patient outcomes.<br/><br/>The ICB expects the provider to maintain an appropriate balance between cost, quality and outcomes, ensuring that financial efficiency does not compromise patient care or service quality.<br/><br/>Key criteria 3. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - Weighting 20%<br/><br/>The ICB expects Buckingham Care Home to continue operating as an integrated partner within the Intermediate Care pathway.<br/><br/>The provider will continue to work collaboratively with NHS clinical teams, commissioners and wider system partners to ensure safe and effective delivery of care.<br/><br/>The provider is expected to maintain the established MDT approach, support service resilience and contribute to the ongoing sustainability of the Intermediate Care model. Maintaining continuity with the current provider will ensure that existing relationships, processes and workforce arrangements continue without disruption.<br/><br/>Key criteria 4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - Weighting 20%<br/><br/>The ICB expects Buckingham Care Home to continue providing accessible, person-centred Intermediate Care support for eligible patients.<br/><br/>The provider will continue to work with NHS partners to ensure appropriate access pathways are maintained and that patients receive care that supports independence and recovery."<br/><br/><br/>Key criteria 5. Social value - Weighting 10%<br/><br/>The ICB expects Buckingham Care Home to continue contributing to local social value through maintaining local employment opportunities, supporting partnership working and contributing to the sustainability of community-based services.<br/><br/>The provider will continue to support the delivery of high-quality Intermediate Care services that benefit the Barnsley population.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Integration, collaboration and service sustainability
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Value
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Social Value
/ Weighting: 20
Quality criterion: Quality and Innovation
/ Weighting: 20
Price
/ Weighting:
0
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
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) 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 Procurement act 2023 do not apply to this award.
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
19/10/2026
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
Buckingham Care Homes
Green Lane, Sheffield
Sheffield
S36 6BS
UK
NUTS: UKE3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 5 174 427.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this<br/>contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations<br/>2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023<br/>do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill<br/>period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight 29th October 2026.<br/><br/>This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award<br/>under the PSR.<br/><br/>Written representations should be sent to syicb-sheffield.syicb.procurement@nhs.net<br/><br/>The decision was approved by NHS South Yorkshire ICB's Prioritisation Panel<br/>on the 15th October 2026.. No conflicts of interest were identified
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Independent patient choice and procurement panel
Wellington House
London
SE1 8UG
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/10/2026