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Cheshire and Merseyside Work and Health Strategy

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA)

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Award

01 Oct 2025 at 15:54

Award Notice
Tender

14 Nov 2024 at 16:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) on behalf of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside aimed to develop a Work and Health Strategy for Cheshire and Merseyside. Classified under health and social work services (CPV code 85000000), this initiative was part of the public contracting efforts to secure an external partner experienced in population health and strategy development. The procurement process was conducted using an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 13th December 2024. The total value of the contract is £70,000, and the active award stage commenced on 11th February 2025. The contract period is set to run from 28th January 2025 until 27th January 2026, targeting service delivery in the North West region of the UK. The awarded supplier for this project, Social Finance, will guide the health strategy development, and the involved organisations have specific experience requirements, including expertise in stakeholder engagement with local authorities and NHS environments.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs with strengths in developing health strategies and community health projects. Businesses with experience in stakeholder engagement and the NHS will find this tender especially beneficial to leverage their expertise. Moreover, those specialising in integrated care systems and possessing a robust network within local government health services are well-positioned for success. The nature of this open procurement invites motivated firms to expand their footprint in public sector contracts, especially within the dynamic health and social care industry, fostering deeper collaborations with notable agencies such as the NHS and local councils.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cheshire and Merseyside Work and Health Strategy

Notice Description

LCR CA has agreed to lead a procurement process on behalf of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside to source an external partner to develop a Work and Health Strategy for Cheshire and Merseyside (C&M). A specification of the service has already been agreed with C&M NHS. The Integrated Care System (ICS) is looking for a partner with expertise in population health, stakeholder engagement and strategy development to lead the initial work required. Understanding and experience of working with Local Authorities and NHS organisations is also needed to lead this work.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9a9c3630-965b-45d2-82c4-4ced624be0da
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8099c06b-d990-46a3-a0c1-1aedbfee0d3d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,784 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
24 Feb 2025 - 1 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY (LCRCA)
Contact Name
Procurement team
Contact Email
tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOCIAL FINANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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