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20 Mar 2025 at 15:16

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07 Mar 2025 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a contract for the provision of Mental Health Crisis Beds in Wirral, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) regulations. The contract, awarded through the direct award process, started on 1st April 2024 and will expire on 31st March 2025, with an annual value of £343,100.16. This procurement falls under the health services category and is intended to serve service users registered with a GP within the Wirral Place area. Key dates include the contract start date of 1st April 2024 and the expiry date of 31st March 2025. The procurement process is at the award stage, and the buyer is NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB, located at No 1 Lakeside, 920 Centre Park Square, Warrington, UK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those experienced in providing mental health crisis care. Companies that can deliver high-quality services and demonstrate strong integration, collaboration, and sustainability in health services are well-suited to compete. The procurement method of direct award without prior publication suggests that incumbent or well-established providers with a proven track record, such as Cambrian Supported Living Ltd, could have a strategic advantage. By securing such contracts, businesses can not only ensure steady revenue but also expand their footprint in the health services sector, ultimately contributing to improved access to mental health care in the community.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Mental Health Crisis Beds in Wirral

Notice Description

The service aims to provide Mental Health Crisis Bed accommodation for services users who are registered with a GP within Wirral Place.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Wirral Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct award C to incumbent provider to deliver the provision of Mental Health Crisis Beds in Wirral. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2024, expire on 31st March 2025 and has an annual contract value of PS343,100.16.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by within 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ea5f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010455-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£343,100 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Nov 20241 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Postcode Area
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
TLD74 Wirral

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cambrian Supported Living Ltd

Further Information

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