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Infection, Prevention and Control

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL

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04 Mar 2025 at 11:49

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Council has awarded a contract to Cheshire And Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for the provision of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) services. This contract falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and encompasses the UKD6 region. The procurement method utilised was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The process's key dates include the contracting phase completion on 14th February 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2025. The contract is valued at £262,000 per year, aiming to respond to and prevent infectious diseases effectively.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in infection prevention and control. Organisations with expertise in reducing infectious diseases, such as community-onset gram-negative bacteraemia and Clostridium difficile infections, would be well-suited to compete. This procurement emphasises a commitment to prevention and effective partnership working, making it an attractive opportunity for firms dedicated to public health and proactive disease management. Businesses that can demonstrate efficiency, regulatory compliance, and innovative prevention strategies have a competitive edge.

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Notice Title

Infection, Prevention and Control

Notice Description

Within the Council the Public Health Team are responsible for commissioning Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) services. The vision for the service is an intelligence led prevention driven service that can respond to emerging issues in an efficient and effective way. It is recognised that prevention is crucial to reducing the risk of significant harm posed by some infectious diseases. The service needs to demonstrate a clear commitment to prevention through a clear annual planning process and strong partnership working. With partners, the service should be committed to the aspiration of a reduction in community-onset gram negative bacteraemia counts and rates, reduction in community-attributed C. difficile bacteraemia counts and rates, and zero avoidable cases of community-onset MRSA.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Within the Council the Public Health Team are responsible for commissioning Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) services. The vision for the service is an intelligence led prevention driven service that can respond to emerging issues in an efficient and effective way. It is recognised that prevention is crucial to reducing the risk of significant harm posed by some infectious diseases. The service needs to demonstrate a clear commitment to prevention through a clear annual planning process and strong partnership working. With partners, the service should be committed to the aspiration of a reduction in community-onset gram negative bacteraemia counts and rates, reduction in community-attributed C. difficile bacteraemia counts and rates, and zero avoidable cases of community-onset MRSA. Aims of the Infection Prevention and Control Service * To prevent individuals from acquiring a preventable infection * To prevent the onward transmission of preventable infections Additional information: This was awarded under PSR Direct Award C. Contract value PS262k per year. Contract commences 1st April 2025. Evaluation carried out by Council officers in the public health team with a moderator from procurement present. No conflicts of interest declared.

Procurement Information

This is awarded under Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e946
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007811-2025
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
Large

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
£786,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER COUNCIL
Contact Name
Debbie Pitcher
Contact Email
debbie.pitcher@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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