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SMI Annual Physical Health Checks

CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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28 Apr 2025 at 13:49

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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14 Apr 2025 at 11:04

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "SMI Annual Physical Health Checks" is led by the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, a central government public authority in the UK. The procurement falls under the industry category of Community Health Services and was conducted through a direct award method, focusing on providing essential health checks for individuals with severe mental illness in the Wirral region. The contract, valued at £225,174, was awarded to Health Junction CIC, marking the completion of the tender stage. Key dates include the contract period from 29 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, with the contract award being finalised on 28 April 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in community health services, particularly those prioritising mental health and preventative care. As Health Junction CIC is a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), the contract highlights the potential for similar-sized businesses to gain government contracts and expand their operations. Companies specialising in health services for vulnerable populations could find this procurement an impressive example of growth through addressing public health needs and achieving significant targets, like increasing the completion rates of health checks for patients with severe mental illnesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SMI Annual Physical Health Checks

Notice Description

People with a severe mental illness (SMI) face one of the greatest health equality gaps - life expectancy is 15-20 years shorter due to preventable physical illnesses. In 2022 when an organisation called Health Junction started, Wirral had a very low SMI annual physical health check completion rate of 13%. In March 2024 Wirral Place achieved 64% completion of SMI Physical health checks, exceeding the then national target of 60%. At this time there were 3326 people on the Wirral SMI register. Of these, 64% so 2152 people have now had an annual physical health check which is an excellent achievement for Wirral Place. April 2025 to March 2026 PS140,000

Procurement Information

eople with a severe mental illness (SMI) face one of the greatest health equality gaps - life expectancy is 15-20 years shorter due to preventable physical illnesses. In 2022 when an organization called Health Junction started, Wirral had a very low SMI annual physical health check completion rate of 13%. In March 2024 Wirral Place achieved 64% completion of SMI Physical health checks, exceeding the then national target of 60%. At this time there were 3326 people on the Wirral SMI register. Of these, 64% so 2152 people have now had an annual physical health check which is an excellent achievement for Wirral Place. This trajectory has continued throughout 24/25 and Health Junction included all patients on the SMI register under secondary care as well to ensure that everyone is offered an annual physical health check. Work to reduce inequalities for people with SMI is also a focus for Core20PLUS5

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05025d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017341-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£225,174 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cwp.contracts@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1BQ
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HEALTH JUNCTION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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