Palliative Care and End of Life Services

The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board recently completed the procurement process for the provision of Palliative Care and End of Life Services. This contract, valued at £15,024,705, will run for a three-year period starting from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. Located in Manchester, United Kingdom, the procurement falls under the health services industry category.

The procurement method used was limited, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, justified as part of the Provider Selection Regime governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The active award was made to St Ann's Hospice based in Stockport, United Kingdom. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in end-of-life care services.

The substantial contract value and the stability of a three-year period offer a considerable growth opportunity for companies that can meet the standards and demands of NHS service delivery. Organisations with expertise in healthcare services, especially those capable of operating under regulated provider selection regimes, would find this contract particularly advantageous for expanding their operations and securing long-term partnerships with public healthcare bodies.