NHS Coventry and Warwickshire ICB Awards Care Contract

The NHS Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) has successfully awarded a new contract for care home placements under the Care Home Contract (Non-Framework) for the fiscal year 2024/2025. This decision comes as part of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which streamline the procurement process by allowing direct awards based on existing service quality.

Pathfinders-Care (Ollerton) Limited, based in Newark, has been awarded the contract following the Provider Selection Regime specifications, with assurance over the satisfactory performance levels under the previous contract. This new agreement will run from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2026, with the valuation contingent upon the service's delivery metrics, avoiding any guarantees of expected activity.

The award decision reflected an emphasis on quality, determining that the existing provider is capable of maintaining and likely exceeding the standards required for the upcoming term. The authorities emphasized that the decision was made with no declarations of interests, ensuring transparency in the procurement process.

This strategic move hopes to ensure ongoing quality care for individuals in need of home placements and make efficient use of the healthcare resources available in the West Midlands region.