Buyer Name: NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Buyer Address: Aperture House, Pynes Hill, Rydon Lane,, Exeter, UKK41, EX25AZ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: d-icb.contracting@nhs.net
Buyer Name: NHS DEVON INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Buyer Address: Aperture House, Pynes Hill, Rydon Lane,, Exeter, UKK41, EX25AZ, United Kingdom
Contact Email: d-icb.contracting@nhs.net
NHS Devon sought to procure ongoing provision of peripatetic care support for P1 discharge work in Plymouth
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Lot Description: Due to lack of capacity in local authority provision, NHS Devon urgently required additional peripatetic support for P1 work with patients being discharged from hospital in Plymouth. An incumbent was already in place and performing well. Due to the urgency of the need the decision was taken to award a short direct award to this provider. The award is for provision of maximum 29 staff and it is anticipated this number will reduce during the course of the contract period. The contract period is 1/10/25 to 31/3/26 with a 6 month extension option.
Lot 1 Status: cancelled
Lot 1 Has Options: Yes
Lot 1 Options: Contract may be extended by 6 months to facilitate further procurement activity if required.
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): CQC/ No concerns re quality & Safety
Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Competitive local price
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