Award

Minor Surgery and Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Services in Knowsley

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

24 Apr 2025 at 09:14

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, launched by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, relates to the provision of Minor Surgery and Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) services in Knowsley. Categorised under health services, this award notice confirms the conclusion of the procurement stage as a contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement method utilised was a 'limited' procedure, specifically an award without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, signed on 7th February 2025, commenced on 1st April 2024 and will expire on 6th May 2025, serving patients registered with a Knowsley GP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in delivering community-based medical services. Given the award to an existing provider, SK Health (Knowsley) Ltd, businesses that can offer similar services or innovative approaches to minor surgery and ENT solutions might find future opportunities in this sector. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in healthcare provision can benefit from engaging in similar procurement processes, especially those focusing on patient-care quality and cost-effective solutions.

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Notice Title

Minor Surgery and Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Services in Knowsley

Notice Description

This is community Minor Surgery and Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) services, offering diagnosis, treatment and support for the population covered.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Knowsley Place have awarded a contract via Direct Award B to deliver Community Minor Surgery and Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) services in Knowsley Place. The contract started on 1st April 2024 and will expire on 6th May 2025. The contract value of PS0.01 is not guaranteed and payment will be made based on activity undertaken / cost per case tariff. This is an existing service that has been awarded to an existing provider.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0506bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016689-2025
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 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
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
TLD71 East Merseyside

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SK HEALTH (KNOWSLEY

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