MHLD IPP

The contract titled "MHLD IPP" has been awarded by NHS Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board, located in Cornwall, for the provision of residential health facilities services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting residential care home provision. The decision for this limited procurement approach was made without prior publication of a call for competition, as the process is outside the scope of the usual directive guidelines.

The contract, with a value of £102,000, is a new provision for an existing service and is set to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, including any extension periods. The main supplier is ABHOLLY (2008) LIMITED, based in Plymouth, with the contracting process having reached the award stage as of the latest update on 2nd July 2025. This awarded tender presents growth opportunities primarily for businesses within the residential health care sector, particularly those able to meet the standards set by the Care Quality Commission and local care home quality requirements.

Small and medium-sized enterprises, similar to ABHOLLY (2008) LIMITED, which can offer competitive residential care solutions would be well-placed to engage in similar future procurement opportunities. The involvement in this sector not only facilitates business growth but also contributes to the essential services required by the community, supporting business expansion in regulated health environments.