End of Life - Planned Overnight Care

Location

Exeter

Description

Provision of planned night care support for people who are in the end of life stage of their illness. Delivered in their usual place of residence according to the needs of the individual patient and their families.

Total Quantity or Scope

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Devon sought to procure end of life overnight support care services. It is intending to award a contract of 12 months, with extension option of 7 months, commencing 01/04/2026 to Marie Curie - following Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. Lifetime value: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. NHS Devon sought to procure XXXdescription of serviceXXX. It is intending to award a contract of XXXX XXmonths/ yearsXX , commencing XXstart dateXX to XXProvider NameXX - following Direct Award Process C of the Provider Selection Regime. Lifetime value: £1,313,489

Award Detail

Renewal Options

Extension option available - up to 7 months

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85323000 - Community health services

Indicators

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price.

Legal 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 10/02/2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Other 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. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 10/02/2026 (8 working days following publication of intention to award notice). They should be submitted in writing to d-icb.contracting@nhs.net. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.' Award decision-makers; Project group - Commissioning, contracting and finance - ratified via NHS Devon ICB Procurement Oversight Group No conflicts of interest, or potential conflicts of interest, were declared by any decision makers. The decision to award this contract in line with Direct Award Process C was based on evaluation against the 5 required key criteria, with weightings applied as follows: Quality 20% Value 20% Integration 20% Improving equalities 20% Social Value 20% Assessment of the provider was based on evidence available through their existing contract with the ICB, monthly performance and quality reporting, CRM minutes and review of Governance policies as well as annual reports/ finance checks and other externally published information. the provider scored well for quality of delivery as reflected in their documented processes and feedback responses. They have evidenced an ability to deliver the service on an ongoing basis within tight financial restraints. Marie Curie are integrated appropriately with other relevant local provision, and have a strong history of research/ service development particularly in relation to inequalities. Some lower scoring areas were in relation to the impact of staffing shortages (not unique to this provider) but evidenced plans in place to address this.