Contract award · 14 Aug 2026

Provision for support for those with life-limiting conditions

Kingston Upon Hull City Council awarded “Provision for support for those with…” to Dove House Hospice Limited for £103k. Awarded without open competition.

No competitionHealth & social careYorkshire and the Humber

Awarded without open competition

Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.

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Key facts

Buyer
Kingston Upon Hull City Council · Regional or local authority
Value
£102,585
Procedure
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Sector
Health & social care · Community health services (CPV 85323000)
Timeline
  1. Contract date14 Aug 2026
  2. Published14 Aug 2026Published the same day

Description

The proposed service will deliver a range of important outcomes that will significantly enhance the quality of life for individuals with palliative and end-of-life care needs and their carers. This includes enhanced therapeutic support, such as Occupational Therapy and Complementary Therapy, which are essential in helping individuals manage symptoms and maintain independence for as long as possible. Service users will also have access to emotional and practical support through social workers, helping to alleviate concerns relating to finances, housing and future planning. This is particularly important given Hull's high levels of deprivation, being ranked as the fourth most deprived local authority area in England according to the 2019 Index of Multiple Deprivation. In addition, individuals will benefit from specialist medical support provided by experienced palliative care professionals, enabling timely access to expert advice, symptom management, advance care planning and signpostin…

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