Specialist Palliative and End of Life Care Services at Shooting Star Children's Hospices for Children and Young People for NHS North West London ICB
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The NHS North West London Integrated Care Board has completed a procurement process for Specialist Palliative and End of Life Care Services, in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract is awarded to Shooting Star Children's Hospice, a small to medium-sized enterprise, to provide services in Hampton, Middlesex from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with a total value of £719,000. This award decision comes under the 'award' stage of the procurement process, specifically using a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition due to the essential nature of the services and absence of alternative capable providers.
The industry category is health services, classified under CPV 85100000, and the service delivery will be across West London. This procurement presents opportunities for businesses focused on health services delivery, particularly those offering specialised care in palliative and end-of-life support for children and young people. It emphasises the importance of service provisions that require specific capabilities, highlighting opportunities mainly for entities with proven expertise and capacity in handling life-limiting conditions and comprehensive care, such as nursing, practical, emotional, and medical support.
Although the current process involved a direct award due to the unique service requirements, similar businesses might find future opportunities in delivering essential healthcare services under NHS contracts, especially in areas with limited provider options where specific expertise is in demand.
To provide specialist palliative and end of life care services for children and young people across West London.
To provide enhanced palliative care support to infants, children and young people with life-limiting conditions and their families across West London. The service provision entails supporting children and families from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional, and medical care.<br/>Due to the nature of the health care services the existing provider is the only realistic capable provider for the relevant authority's specific requirements, therefore Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process A applies and such service is designated as essential services and time essential in the NHS Standard Contract.<br/>- An award has been made following PSR Direct Award Process A;<br/>- The lifetime value is PS719,000;<br/>- the length of the new contract is 12 months commencing 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2026. Additional information: Award Criteria (11.2.5) - No realistic alternative provider
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