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

Location

Priscilla Bacon Lodge Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Description

A GP‑led palliative medical service with planned ward rounds, rapid clerking, and escalation support.

Total Quantity or Scope

A GP‑led palliative medical service (by an Advanced Practice Nurse), with: • Planned ward rounds three times per week for medical care and to establish relationships; • Inpatient clerking where required during normal working hours; and • Escalation support during normal working hours. Estimated at approx. £52,000 Services are intended to be provided 25th May 2026 to 31 March 2027

Award Detail

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 85000000 - Health and social work services

Indicators

• Award on basis of price and quality.

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 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

Other Information

The existing provider is satisfying the original contract and will likely satisfy the proposed contract to a sufficient standard - 100% weighting 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.