THE PROVISION OF MEDICAL SUPPORT FOR CONTINUING HEALTH CARE (CHC) BEDS AT PRISCILLA BACON LODGE

CPV: Health and social work services

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

12 May 2026, 16:19 BST

Last source update

29 May 2026, 10:06 BST

Authority reference

C446718

FTS notice number

2026/S 000-043605

Classification (CPV)

Health and social work services

Delivery area

East of England (UKH15)

Official registry OCID

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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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 22 May 2026. This contract has not yet 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 22 May 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Any representations should be made, via email, to eec.tenders@nhs.net Lauren Isaacs - Interim Clinical Director - North Place & Palliative Care Dinah Sackey - Assistant Director of Contracting and Procurement No conflicts Identified Key criteria 3 - Integration, collaboration and service sustainability was assessed as being the most important factor in assessing this service and the provider selection. The order of importance of the remaining criteria is as follows: - 2nd: key criteria 4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 3rd: Key criteria 1: Quality and innovation - 4th: Key criteria 2: Value - 5th: Key criteria 5: Social Value This decision is consistent with local and national NHS plans and fits with how the NHS wants palliative care to be joined‑up and focused on the patient. This structured, predictable model ensures continuity and avoids the fragmented medical input that can occur with alternative providers. Castle Partnership provides a stable, experienced team. The team has a proven track record of collaboration using SystmOne integration which is essential for collaborative patient care. The model provides valuable, essential, continuity at end of life care.

• Castle PartnershipAwarded supplier 29 Mile End Road, NORWICH, East of England, NR4 7QX

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