Homecare 24-27

NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for their "Homecare 24-27" contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. The contract focuses on the provision of community health services, particularly homecare, within the region of Cornwall (UKK30). This contract, spanning from 1 October 2024 to 30 September 2027, marks a continuation of services with the existing provider, Proper Care (Cornwall) Ltd. The procurement method employed was a direct award without prior publication, as it falls outside the scope of the relevant directive.

The contract was officially signed on 1 October 2024 and managed by designated healthcare and finance managers, ensuring no conflicts of interest were identified during the process. This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in community health services and homecare. Proper Care (Cornwall) Ltd, a local SME, exemplifies the type of business well-suited to benefit from such procurements, leveraging their expertise in healthcare and their local presence to fulfil the requirements of the contract.

The continuity of service provision ensures stability and long-term engagement within the community, offering other similar businesses the potential to align their services to meet public health needs and secure future contracts in the public sector. This setup is ideal for companies aiming to establish or expand their footprint in the healthcare industry within the Cornwall region.