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Provision of Gastroenterology Services

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE ICB

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06 Feb 2025 at 12:44

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) has awarded a contract for the provision of gastroenterology services under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, titled "Provision of Gastroenterology Services," falls under the health services industry category (CPV code 85100000) and is intended to serve patients registered with GP Practices across the Cheshire & Merseyside ICB area. The procurement was conducted via a limited procedure without prior publication of a call for competition and was formalised with the service provider, EndoCare Diagnostics Ltd. The decision was approved on 17th January 2025, with the contract taking effect on 1st March 2025 and expiring on 28th February 2026. Notably, this contract is innovative for the region, with no guaranteed contract value, and payment will be activity-based as per NHS Payment Scheme prices.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those involved in health services. Such businesses can benefit from establishing themselves in the North West region of England, specifically within the areas of Cheshire and Merseyside, providing specialised gastroenterology services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the health sector, particularly those offering diagnostic and specialist care, are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future, leveraging the importance of patient choice and quality of service as decisive award criteria. The successful completion and active status of this tender highlight the demand for quality healthcare services and the potential for business expansion in this domain.

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Notice Title

Provision of Gastroenterology Services

Notice Description

Under patient right to choice, the provision of gastroenterology services to patients across Cheshire & Merseyside ICB area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire & Merseyside ICB - Cheshire East Place has awarded a contract via Direct Award B, following a patient choice accreditation process, to deliver gastroenterology services across the Cheshire & Merseyside area. This is a new contract with a new service provider to the Cheshire & Merseyside area. The anticipated contract start date is 1st March 2025 and will expire 28th February 2026. Given this is a new contract, there is no guaranteed contract value and payment will be made on activity undertaken at NHS Payment Scheme prices.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04dc2f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003955-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 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
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE ICB
Contact Name
Mervyn Kennedy
Contact Email
mervyn.kennedy@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire, TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENDOCARE DIAGNOSTICS

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