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APMS Primary Care Services at Townfield Health Centre in Wirral

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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23 Sep 2025 at 15:00

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01 Apr 2025 at 07:28

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board for the provision of APMS Primary Care Services at Townfield Health Centre in Wirral has reached the award stage. The contract, classified under health services, involves delivering General Medical Services to 4,100 registered patients in Prenton, Wirral. The awarding followed a Direct Award Process C under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at £1,371,672, commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to expire on 31st March 2028. The process was completed with the award of the contract to Paxton Medical Group.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those with expertise in primary care services. The procurement process was rigorous, with a focus on quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, and social value, creating a competitive environment potentially favouring established healthcare providers with a proven track record. Businesses looking to expand in the health services industry may find strategic opportunities by better understanding such provider selection regimes and aligning their offerings with the procurement criteria used by similar contracting authorities.

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Notice Title

APMS Primary Care Services at Townfield Health Centre in Wirral

Notice Description

This contract is for the provision of General Medical Services to the 4,100 registered patients at Townfield Health Centre, located within Prenton, Wirral.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB intend to award a 3 year contract via Direct Award C to the incumbent provider to deliver General Medical Services at Townfield Health Centre. The contract will commence on the 1st April 2025 and expire on the 31st March 2028.

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-04faf3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058989-2025
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
Not specified

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
£1,371,672 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 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
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Barry Wood
Contact Email
barry.wood@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA11 1QY
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PAXTON MEDICAL GROUP

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