The ICB requires the provider to deliver the residential and care support element of the bed-based Intermediate Care (IMC) service as an integral part of the wider multidisciplinary team. The provider is required to provide appropriate residential accommodation and a skilled care workforce, including Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), who work collaboratively with NHS clinical staff including nursing, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, medical staff and other health and care professionals to support the delivery of rehabilitation, recovery and reablement.

NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board Barnsley Intermediate Care Service. 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 £5,174,427. The contract will be awarded for two years with option an to extend for a further two years making a total of four years. The contract will be awarded to :

Buckingham Care Home, Green Lane., Sheffield S36 6BS

The award has been made using the following criteria:

1. Quality and Innovation. Weighting 30%


The ICB anticipates that Buckingham Care Home will continue to deliver the residential and care support element of the Intermediate Care service as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team.

The provider is expected to maintain the established collaborative approach with NHS clinical teams, continuing to support rehabilitation, recovery and reablement outcomes for patients. Buckingham will continue to provide appropriately trained staff who contribute to the delivery of personalised care plans and support patients to achieve their identified goals.

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 the provider’s established understanding of the IMC model, existing workforce arrangements and positive delivery history, the ICB considers Buckingham Care Home to be well placed to continue delivering the requirements of the service.

2. Value. Weighting 20%

The ICB expects Buckingham Care Home to continue delivering the service within the agreed contractual arrangements, ensuring effective use of commissioned capacity and maintaining value for money.

The provider will continue to support system flow by providing timely access to Intermediate Care beds and working collaboratively with partners to optimise patient outcomes.

The ICB expects the provider to maintain an appropriate balance between cost, quality and outcomes, ensuring that financial efficiency does not compromise patient care or service quality.

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

The ICB expects Buckingham Care Home to continue operating as an integrated partner within the Intermediate Care pathway.

The provider will continue to work collaboratively with NHS clinical teams, commissioners and wider system partners to ensure safe and effective delivery of care.

The provider is expected to maintain the established MDT approach, support service resilience and contribute to the ongoing sustainability of the Intermediate Care model. 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 - Weighting 20%

The ICB expects Buckingham Care Home to continue providing accessible, person-centred Intermediate Care support for eligible patients.

The provider will continue to work with NHS partners to ensure appropriate access pathways are maintained and that patients receive care that supports independence and recovery."


Key criteria 5. Social value - Weighting 10%

The ICB expects Buckingham Care Home to continue contributing to local social value through maintaining local employment opportunities, supporting partnership working and contributing to the sustainability of community-based services.

The provider will continue to support the delivery of high-quality Intermediate Care services that benefit the Barnsley population.