Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire Palliative and End of Life Care

Descriptions

NHS Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West ICB (the Commissioner) is seeking to secure a provider who has the capability and capacity to deliver Palliative and End of Life Care in Berkshire West and South Oxfordshire, in line with the specified requirements. The aim of the service is to provide high quality and equitable services for Palliative and End of Life Care 24/7. This would be through a range of service delivery from multiple providers throughout BOB both NHS and Non-NHS. The range of services to deliver the above is through an array of delivery mechanisms to include inpatient and outpatient services, day hospices, hospice at home, community services, lymphoedema, pre and post bereavement services. To successfully provide the above, communication between primary, secondary, and community services including the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. The Contract will be for an initial term of 7 years with an option to extend for a further 3 years at the sole discretion of the Commissioner. Services are currently scheduled to commence on 01 January 2026. The Commissioner has a maximum financial envelope available of £3,500,000 per annum, including VAT. The total maximum contract value for the 7 year contract is £24,500,000 including VAT. At the end of the initial term the Commissioner will have an extension option for any period up to a further 3 years available which will be awarded at their discretion, giving a maximum possible contract value of £35,000,000 inclusive of VAT over 10 years if the full contract term is fulfilled. TUPE is likely to apply, and TUPE information will be available on request. This exercise is being carried out by NHS South, Central and West Commissioning Support Unit (SCW) on behalf of the Commissioner.