Official UK procurement notice
Specialist Palliative Care Service
Authority: NHS SOUTH WEST LONDON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD (NHS & healthcare)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionNHS South West London ICB - The services to be provided under this contract are specialist palliative care services for adults.
CPV: Community health services · Health services
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1The notice relates to hospice specialist palliative care servicesAwarded
The notice relates to hospice specialist palliative care services.
This notice is an intention to award a contract to the existing provider following direct award process C.
The lifetime value of the contract is £4,103,234 excluding VAT (£2,051,617 per annum).
The contract term will be 1 year with the option to extend for a further 1 year at the sole discretion of the Authority.
The contract will start on 01/04/2025 and end 31/03/2026, if the optional extension is utilised the contract end date will be 31/03/27.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record · publisher note attached- Procedure method
- Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 21 May 2025, 10:51 BST
- Last source update
- 18 Jun 2025, 17:45 BST
- Authority reference
C350407- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-033493- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-051a0aFind a Tender
- Why no open competition
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
- Published justification
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 Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 23:59 on 3 June 2025. This contract has not formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
Publisher note: 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 Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 23:59 on 3 June 2025. This contract has not formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to: hub.psrrepresentation@nhs.net Award Decision makers: NHS South West London Integrated Care Board - Contracting and Procurement Group No conflicts of interest were declared. The selection criteria and weightings were determined based on key priorities to ensure high-quality, sustainable, and accessible care. Quality & Innovation (25%) was assigned the highest priority, as maintaining high standards of palliative and end-of-life care is essential. The provider was assessed on their adherence to NICE guidelines, CQC standards, evidence-based clinical practices, and their ability to innovate through digital health solutions, personalised care models, and alternative therapies. Integration, Collaboration & Service Sustainability (25%) was equally weighted, reflecting the importance of partnerships with NHS services and fostering collaboration across systems. The provider was evaluated on their multidisciplinary working, information-sharing, and ability to ensure long-term service sustainability in response to workforce and policy challenges. Value (20%) was assessed to ensure services are financially viable and cost-effective, balancing high-quality care with efficient use of resources, ensuring the provider can sustain operations without compromising care. Access, Reducing Health Inequalities & Facilitating Choice (20%) was prioritised to ensure equitable service provision for all patient groups, particularly those from underserved or deprived communities. The provider was assessed on their ability to deliver flexible, community-based care, culturally competent services, and patient-led end-of-life planning to support dignity and choice. Finally, Social Value (10%) was included to recognise the broader economic, social, and environmental contributions of hospice provider. This encompassed volunteer engagement, sustainability initiatives, and support for local communities, ensuring hospices deliver wider benefits beyond direct patient care. All scores have been completed and all Pass/Fail criteria have been successfully met.
Notice history
2 releases on Find a TenderPublished amendments (1 · 0 deadline changes)
| When | What | Before | After | Shift |
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| — | TextVI.3 | VI.3) Additional information 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 Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Rep… | 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 Procurement Act Regulations 2023 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using Direct Award Process C. This contract has been awa… |
1 amendment published without a description.
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Trinity HospiceSME | £4,103,234 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 023664-2025-1 · Royal Trinity HospiceSME
- Signed
- 7 May 2025
- Value
- £4,103,234
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1bids | — | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Royal Trinity HospiceAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.