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End of Life care services in Halton and West Cheshire

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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29 Apr 2025 at 17:30

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has proceeded with the award of a contract for "End of Life care services in Halton and West Cheshire," under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract, valued at £1,583,089 annually, was granted directly to Halton Haven Hospice as there was no realistic alternative provider. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to expire on 31st March 2026. The services will be delivered to patients registered with a GP in Halton or West Cheshire, covering crucial health service categories such as inpatient care, day hospice services, family and bereavement support, among others. This procurement follows a limited method, involving direct award without prior publication of a call for competition, with a decision approval date of 19th November 2024.

This tender represents significant business opportunities for organisations specialising in healthcare services, particularly those that offer hospice and palliative care. While the current award was made based on the specific criteria of no realistic alternatives, similar opportunities might arise for businesses offering innovative solutions or complementary healthcare services that enhance the quality and delivery of end-of-life care. The contracting process provides insights for healthcare providers on the regulatory frameworks impacting provider selection and award procedures. Small and medium enterprises, such as those providing specialised therapies or community-based care initiatives, may find it beneficial to engage with future tenders, leveraging partnerships or demonstrating unique service capabilities to meet health system needs in regional areas like Halton and West Cheshire.

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Notice Title

End of Life care services in Halton and West Cheshire

Notice Description

Hospice end of life care including: Inpatient care Day hospice services Family support and bereavement services Complimentary therapies Clinical advice and support

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Halton Place has awarded a 1 year contract via Direct award A to the hospice, palliative and end of life care service provider across Halton and West Cheshire. The contract commenced on the 1st of April 2025 and will expire on 31st March 2026 and has an indicative annual contract value of PS1,583,089 based on historical change and may be subject to change.

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-05099b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017769-2025
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
£1,583,089 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Nov 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
Claire Tyghe
Contact Email
claire.tyghe@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
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester, TLD71 East Merseyside

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HALTON HAVEN HOSPICE

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