Palliative and End of Life Care and Community Services

NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board (the Commissioner) is publishing this notice to inform the market of its intention to award a contract through the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process for the provision of specialist palliative and end-of-life care services, including specialist medical support, for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions across the Thames Valley. The service will provide palliative and end-of-life care for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions across the Thames Valley.

The Commissioner has a strong preference for providers that can demonstrate established specialist paediatric palliative care infrastructure, delivers specialist medical input within the current Thames Valley pathway, and is already embedded in relevant referral and clinical governance arrangements. Providers who believe they are capable of delivering this service are invited to express their interest within 14 days of publication of this notice.

The Commissioner will not begin identifying or assessing potential providers until after this period, in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime. The contract duration is 3-years, and the anticipated service commencement date is October 2026.

The contract value is £1,360,677 excluding VAT This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner. NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board (the Commissioner) is publishing this notice to inform the market of its intention to award a contract through the Most Suitable Provider (MSP) process for the provision of specialist palliative and end-of-life care services, including specialist medical support, for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions across the Thames Valley.

The service will provide palliative and end-of-life care for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions across the Thames Valley. Services include symptom management, short breaks and supportive stays, hospice-at-home care, 24/7 specialist nursing and medical support, and end-of-life care.

The organisation also offers emotional, practical and bereavement support for parents, siblings and wider family members, alongside dedicated youth and transition services to help young people develop independence and prepare for adult services. Care is delivered in the hospice, at home and in hospital, according to family need and preference The contract duration is 3-years, and the anticipated service commencement date is October 2026.

The contract value is £1,360,677 excluding VAT TUPE is unlikely to apply to this procurement. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.