The Provision of Social, Personal & Nursing Care for Adults within their own home (Domiciliary care)

The North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the Provision of Social, Personal & Nursing Care for Adults within a Residential Setting (Domiciliary Services) to Salem Community Services Ltd under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). This contract ensures health services classified under the CPV code 85100000, focusing on domiciliary care for adults in the UKC region. The contract, awarded through a limited procurement method without prior call for competition, commenced on 5th September 2024 and will end on 4th September 2025, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months.

The procurement aimed to address immediate risks to patient and public safety under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, with a zero expected annual contract value, compensated on a cost per case basis. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those experienced in domiciliary and residential nursing care. Firms with capabilities in providing timely and high-quality care for adults in their own homes have the potential to secure similar urgent contracts, emphasising the importance of a responsive and adaptable service delivery model.

Businesses well-suited for this type of tender include large healthcare service providers and those with a track record of managing urgent care needs efficiently. Collaborating with public health bodies like the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board can enhance reputation and open avenues for participating in future healthcare service procurements.