The ICB requires Apollo Healthcare to deliver health provision for children and young people with special education needs and disabilities at Greenacre Special School. The provider is required to provide efficient health provision through a skilled workforce made up of Specialist Nurses and Healthcare Assistants. The workforce will work collaboratively with school staff and NHS clinical staff including occupational therapists, speech and language therapist, learning disability nurses, epilepsy and diabetes teams and any other professionals required to support the delivery of health care provision into Greenacre School.

NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board are intending to award a contract to the existing provider following direct award process C of the Provider Selection Regime.

The approximate lifetime value of the contract is £953,938. The contract will be awarded for three years The contract will be awarded to :

Apollo Care, Unit 12 Stonecross House, Doncaster Road, Kirk Sandall, Doncaster, DN3 1QS

The award has been made using the following criteria:

Key criteria 1. Quality and innovation - Weighting (20%)

The ICB predicts that Apollo Healthcare will continue to deliver health provision into Greenacre School and to support pupils with complex medical conditions.

Apollo Healthcare is expected to continue to maintain their well established collaborative working relationship with Greenacre, the ICB, local authority commissioners and NHS clinical workforce, ensuring that every pupil with a medical condition is properly supported so that they have full access to education. Apollo Healthcare will continue to provide appropriately trained staff who contribute to the delivery of health care planning and support pupils in achieving their identified goals and outcomes.

The ICB expects the provider to maintain high standards of quality and safety, continue effective governance arrangements and work collaboratively with commissioners and partners to identify opportunities for further service improvements.

Given Apollo Healthcare’s established understanding of the new clinical intervention model and have been fundamental in the planning process, have existing workforce arrangements and positive delivery history, the ICB considers Apollo Healthcare to be well placed to continue delivering the requirements of the service.

Key criteria 2. Value - Weighting (20%)

The ICB expects Apollo Healthcare to continue delivering healthcare provision at Greenacre School in accordance with the agreed contractual arrangements, ensuring the effective use of resources and the delivery of value for money. The provider will continue to support pupils with complex medical needs through robust healthcare planning and by working collaboratively with Greenacre School, NHS clinicians, and local commissioners to optimise outcomes for pupils.

The ICB expects Apollo Healthcare to maintain an appropriate balance between cost, quality, and outcomes, ensuring that financial efficiency is achieved without compromising the quality, safety, or effectiveness of care. Through this approach, the provider will continue to deliver a high-quality, sustainable service that meets the needs of pupils while supporting the strategic objectives of the wider health and care system.

Key criteria 3. Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - Weighting (20%)

The ICB expect Apollo Healthcare to continue operating as an integrated partner of health care delivery and provision in Greenacre School. This is consistent with national guidance from DfE for Supporting pupils at school with medical conditions and guidance from Royal College of Nursing for meeting health needs in educational other community settings.

Apollo Healthcare will continue to work collaboratively with Greenacre school staff, BHFNT and NHS clinical teams, the ICB, local authority commissioners and other partners to ensure effective delivery of healthcare provision.

Apollo Healthcare is expected to maintain an established multidisciplinary approach, support service resilience and contribute to the ongoing sustainability of health care provision and clinical intervention at Greenacre School. Maintaining continuity with the current provider will ensure that existing relationships, processes and workforce arrangements continue without disruption"

Key criteria 4. Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - (20%)

The ICB expects Apollo Healthcare to continue providing accessible, person-centred health care provision for pupils with complex medical needs. Apollo Healthcare will continue to work collaboratively with school staff, the ICB, local authority commissioners and NHS clinicians to ensure pupils are allocated to the correct tier of support and that pupils can access and receive the support they need in their education setting. By having accessibility to the support and services they need, pupils will ultimately have improved health and wellbeing and health inequalities will be reduced.

Key criteria 5. Social value - Weighting (20%)

The ICB expects Apollo Healthcare to continue delivering social value throughout the contract by sustaining local employment opportunities, investing in workforce training, skills development, and career progression, and supporting collaborative partnership working across the local system. Apollo Healthcare will also be expected to contribute to local economic growth by utilising local suppliers and procuring equipment and resources locally wherever possible. In addition, the provider should support environmental sustainability through measures that reduce waste, increase recycling, and minimise energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Throughout the lifetime of the contract, Apollo Healthcare will continue to deliver high-quality healthcare provision and clinical interventions that improve outcomes for children and young people attending Greenacre School, as well as providing support to their families. The provider will be expected to maintain and strengthen its links with the local community by promoting opportunities for student placements, work experience, and workforce development initiatives. Apollo Healthcare will also continue to support activities and initiatives that strengthen community connections, promote social value, and enhance the experiences and outcomes of children and young people receiving healthcare services. Through these commitments, the provider will contribute to the wider social, economic, and environmental wellbeing of the Barnsley population alongside the delivery of its core service responsibilities.

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this
contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations
2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023
do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill
period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight 12th November 2026.

This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award
under the PSR.

Written representations should be sent to syicb-sheffield.syicb.procurement@nhs.net

The decision was approved by NHS South Yorkshire ICB's Investment Prioritisation Panel
on the 14th October 2026.. No conflicts of interest were identified