EoL

NHS North Central London Integrated Care Board (ICB) has awarded a contract for end-of-life health and social care services for patients with progressive life-limiting illnesses. The contract, titled "EoL," falls under the geriatric services category (CPV: 85121252) and has a total value of £492,741. This contract, which will commence on 1st April 2025 and end on 31st March 2026, was awarded to St Joseph's Hospice, located at Mare Street, Hackney, London.

The awarding process followed the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, utilising direct award process C, and is not governed by Public Contracts Regulations 2015. Key dates include the confirmation of the contract on 21st January 2025 and the award announcement marked by the start of the standstill period on 9th January 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in providing geriatric and end-of-life care services.

Specifically, healthcare providers with experience in delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and collaborative care within local systems are well-suited to compete. The successful provider, St Joseph's Hospice, demonstrated excellence in quality, innovation, value for money, integration, collaboration, reducing health inequalities, and social value, which highlights the critical criteria required for businesses aiming to secure similar contracts. This procurement creates potential growth opportunities for organisations capable of meeting these stringent standards, furthering their footprint in the healthcare sector.