Palliative and End of Life Care and Community Services
Thames Valley Integrated Care BoardEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
Not specified
Published
24 August 2026
Type
services
Overview
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.
Additional details
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.
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The NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board is looking for a provider to deliver specialist palliative and end‑of‑life care for babies, children and young people with life‑limiting conditions across the Thames Valley for three years, starting October 2026.
Requirements
- Demonstrate established specialist paediatric palliative care infrastructure
- Provide specialist medical input within the current Thames Valley pathway
- Be embedded in relevant referral and clinical governance arrangements
- Ability to deliver 24/7 specialist nursing and medical support
- Compliance with NHS and CQC standards (implied)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Symptom management for paediatric patients with life‑limiting conditions
- Provide short‑break and supportive stay services
- Deliver hospice‑at‑home care
- Offer 24/7 specialist nursing and medical support
- Provide end‑of‑life care in hospice, home or hospital settings
- Provide emotional, practical and bereavement support for families
- Run dedicated youth and transition services to help young people move to adult care
How to Read This Tender
- 1The notice is an expression of interest (EOI) – you only need to submit interest within 14 days; a full tender will follow after the selection stage
- 2MSP (Most Suitable Provider) means the buyer will assess capability before inviting bids – focus on proving you meet the stated preferences
- 3Pay attention to sections on ‘infrastructure’, ‘medical input’ and ‘clinical governance’ as these are the key evaluation criteria
Tips for Small Businesses
- Partner with an existing paediatric hospice or community health provider to meet the infrastructure requirement
- Highlight any social‑value outcomes you can deliver, such as family support or youth transition programmes
- If you cannot meet the full scope alone, consider forming a consortium to share responsibilities
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Thames Valley Integrated Care BoardKey Dates
Published
24 August 2026
Submission deadline
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Notice type
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