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Out of Hours Falls Lifting Response Service in Liverpool

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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22 Apr 2025 at 14:57

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27 Mar 2025 at 19:03

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is looking to procure an Out of Hours Falls Lifting Response Service in Liverpool. This procurement, classified under 'Health services', aims to address the needs of Liverpool registered patients who have fallen in their usual place of residence and do not require immediate clinical intervention. The service is vital for patients who cannot self-recover after a fall, ensuring timely support outside standard healthcare hours. The tender process falls under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, utilising a direct award approach without prior competition publication. The awarded contract spans from 16th October 2024 to 31st March 2025, with a value of £33,600, marking this procurement in the Award stage.

This contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those experienced in emergency response and patient care logistics. It invites providers capable of ensuring quick, safe lifting responses, enhancing patient safety and care continuity in a defined triaged process. Businesses with strengths in operational efficiency and emergency healthcare will find this prospect promising for growth and partnership with NHS Integrated Care Boards. With the emphasis on integration, innovation, and sustainability, competitive suppliers can demonstrate their readiness to address healthcare challenges faced by vulnerable populations within Liverpool Place seamlessly.

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Notice Title

Out of Hours Falls Lifting Response Service in Liverpool

Notice Description

This is a lifting response service for Liverpool registered patients, meeting the needs of those who have fallen in their usual place of residence, have called 999 or alerted via a falls pendant alarm and do not appear to have an injury that requires a clinical intervention from a Health Care Professional, but is unable to recover themselves from the floor, following defined triaged processes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Liverpool Place intend to award a 5 month contract via Direct Award C to the incumbent provider to deliver an out of hours lifting response service in Liverpool. The contract will start on 16th October 2024, expire on 31st March 2025 and has a total contract value of PS33,600.

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 withing 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-04f9c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016311-2025
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
Large

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
£33,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 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 INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Jo Roberts
Contact Email
jo.roberts@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
TLD72 Liverpool

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROGRESS HOUSING GROUP T/A PROGRESS LIFELINE

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