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AWARDEDProcurement notice · The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation TrustRef ocds-h6vhtk-04a5ae
This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately. 1 bids were received in total.
Lots
1
Initial Term Value
£4,940,500
Bids Received
1
Bids per Lot
1
Limited competition: at least one lot received only a single bid.
Lot
Value
Bids Received
Awarded To
Status
Lot 1
Nov 2024 – Mar 2027
£4,940,500
initial term
1
single bid — no competition
Athena Care Homes (UK) Limited
active
Data note: the source feed marks these lots as cancelled even though their awards are active — an inconsistency in the published notice. The award status is shown above.
Award criteria
Weightings from the notice.
Price
Key Dates
Published
18 November 2025
Tender Open
-
Tender Deadline
-
Award Date
-
Contract Signed
3 October 2024
Contract Start
-
Contract End
-
Planned term
1 November 2024 – 31 March 2027
Notice Amendments
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Amendment 1
Change (VI.3.0.1): This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 15th October 2024. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.Key Criteria:1. The provider organisation has the required capability (experience, expertise etc.) and space/premises to deliver the required service in line with the specification.2. The provider can fulfill the full requirements of the service specification within the financial envelope of the contract.3. The provider is committed to working with partners in the local health system e.g. QEH, Home First Hub, Virtual Ward etc. to support discharge and enhance patient care.4. The provider has employment procedures and policies in line with NHS requirements, providing fair terms and conditions which support equality or opportunity within the workforce and supports a diverse workforce.5. The geographical location of the provider premises is within the area defined within the service specification (within 3 miles of QEH).Contact:Any written representations should be made to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn NHS Foundation Trust at this email address: …@qehkl.nhs.uk → This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. This contract has now been formally awarded using the most suitable provider process.The contract award date is 19th December 2024, the contract will run from 01/11/2024 to 31/03/2027. Contract value is £4,000,000.
Procurement Details
Method
Limited — the buyer invited chosen suppliers
Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Route to market
Direct award
Main category
Services
Category
–
Delivery location
UKH16
Open under
WTO Government Procurement Agreement
Buyer Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-04a5ae
Legal Basis
Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (EU Directive 2014/24)