BLMK ICB Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Service - Luton

The NHS Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes Integrated Care Board (BLMK ICB) is in the process of awarding a contract for Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Rehabilitation Services in Luton, classified under health services. The procurement process is at the award stage, with a limited procurement method applied, specifically a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The decision-making was approved by the BLMK ICB Chiefs in August 2025, and the notice marks the beginning of a standstill period, during which representations must be made by 11th September 2025.

The service is intended to run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, with an estimated lifetime value of £115,518. This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, specifically those focused on post-trauma and neurological rehabilitation. Established providers like Headway Luton, which have experience in delivering high-quality ABI rehabilitation services, would find this contract beneficial for growth.

The emphasis on continuous support and improving the quality of life for patients presents an opportunity for providers able to deliver comprehensive, long-term care solutions within the Luton region. With the contract being awarded via a direct selection process under the Provider Selection Regime, businesses with a proven track record in similar services may find an advantageous position to engage with future contracting opportunities within the ICB framework.