East Berkshire Nursing Home Any Qualified Provider (AQP) for NHS Frimley ICB

The NHS Frimley ICB Commissioning Authority has initiated the "East Berkshire Nursing Home Any Qualified Provider (AQP)" tender process, managed by Evalucom Consulting Ltd. This procurement falls under the health and social work services industry category and seeks to commission Continuing Healthcare placements for adults in CQC-registered nursing homes located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is currently in the 'Tender' phase, with applications opening on 3 February 2025 and closing on 17 March 2025 at 5:00 pm.

The contract period is scheduled from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2028. Interested providers are encouraged to submit their applications via the CarePulse eProcurement system. This tender presents a robust opportunity for nursing home service providers, particularly SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), to integrate into a key commissioning route for NHS placements.

The open procurement method enables fair competition and encourages a diverse range of providers to offer quality care solutions. Businesses adept at delivering compliant, high-standard healthcare services in a regulated environment will find this contract advantageous for growth. Participation can provide a steady ingress to critical care markets, notwithstanding that the contract does not assure any specific volume of activities or payments.