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GP Streaming In the Emergency Department

MERSEY & WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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27 Jan 2025 at 15:24

Summary of the contracting process

The MERSEY & WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST has completed the procurement process for the provision of a short-term GP streaming service in the Emergency Department at Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside. This initiative falls under the Health and Social Work Services category, specifically designed to improve patient flow and service provision during high demand periods. The contract, awarded on 27 January 2025, utilised a limited procurement method due to extreme urgency circumstances. The contract, valued at £66,145, was awarded to Primary Care 24.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for health service providers, particularly those specialising in primary care and emergency services. Businesses experienced in managing patient flow and reducing waiting times can leverage their expertise to enhance service quality in high-pressure environments. This contract highlights the importance of quick mobilisation and flexibility, making it ideal for SMEs capable of delivering responsive and efficient healthcare solutions in urgent scenarios.

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Notice Title

GP Streaming In the Emergency Department

Notice Description

Provision of short term GP streaming service in the Emergency Department (ED) to aid patient flow and ensure the continuation of safe and effective service provision, during high demand for ED services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of services. Additional information: Price weighting is to ensure value for money in resect of the use of public funds.

Options: The term can be extended for a further 4 weeks subject to a comprehensive needs assessment by the Trust, which will include the ongoing demand for ED services.

Procurement Information

The Trust had declared a critical incident in it's Emergency Department due the volume and complexity of patients attending for urgent treatment. To ensure the service remained safe and without risk, the Trust had to mobilise an addtional measure of primary care streaming in the ED, to ensure patients attending were seen in priority order, by an appropriate clinican, based on their presenting condition.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d680
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002734-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,145 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY & WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRIMARY CARE 24

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