Award

ENT and Earcare Service

WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Apr 2025 at 14:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has awarded a contract for Ear Care Outpatient Treatment Clinics and Community ENT Service to Widnes Highfield Health. This procurement process, classified under "Hospital and related services" (CPV: 85110000), falls within the "services" category. The procurement method utilised was a limited, direct award process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The awarded contract runs from 11 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a total value of £480,000. The services will be delivered in Widnes, located in the UKD region.

This contract presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in ENT and ear care. SMEs in the healthcare sector, such as clinics offering outpatient treatments, would find this an exciting opportunity to expand their service offerings and establish partnerships with NHS entities. The straightforward, limited procurement method makes it accessible for capable and compliant businesses to engage without the need for a competitive call for competition. This can foster stability and growth by ensuring consistent demand for specialised healthcare services.

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Notice Title

ENT and Earcare Service

Notice Description

Ear Care Outpatient Treatment Clinics and Community ENT Service

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ear Care Outpatient Treatment Clinics and Community ENT Service. This contract has been awarded following the direct award process A, The contract will run from 11 April to 31 March 2026

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. This is an existing service as part of a joint venture and is awarded under PSR Direct Award A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fe49
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013465-2025
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

85110000 - Hospital and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 202510 months 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
WARRINGTON AND HALTON TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Kerry Benjamin
Contact Email
whh.contracts.performance@nhs.net
Contact Phone
+44 1925662145

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 1QG
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
TLD North West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WIDNES HIGHFIELD HEALTH

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