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Acute Secondary Care Services Across Cheshire and Merseyside

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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30 Apr 2025 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has concluded the contracting process for the provision of Acute Specialist and Secondary Care Services across Cheshire and Merseyside. This contract, with an annual value of £25,112,000, was awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and will run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026. The primary supplier is The Walton Centre, located in Liverpool, with services accessible to regions including Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, and Lancashire & South Cumbria. This healthcare procurement falls under the industry category of Health Services and was conducted using a limited procurement method, bypassing the need for prior publication of a call for competition in accordance with specific regulatory criteria.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses operating within the health services sector, particularly those capable of delivering specialised neurology and neurosurgery services. Companies that can offer comprehensive acute care solutions and adhere to regional healthcare demands are well-suited to engage with such contracts. The presence of associate commissioners, such as NHS Greater Manchester ICB and NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB, underscores the potential for business expansion beyond Cheshire and Merseyside, allowing suppliers to establish a broader regional presence and make a substantial impact in the healthcare landscape.

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Notice Title

Acute Secondary Care Services Across Cheshire and Merseyside

Notice Description

NHS Acute Specialist Trust providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services across Cheshire and Merseyside

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to the main provider of acute sand specialist services for neurology and neurosurgery for adults across Cheshire and Merseyside. NHS Greater Manchester ICB and NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB are Associate Commissioners to this contract. The contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will expire on the 31st March 2026 with an estimated NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB annual contract value of PS25,112.00. This contract will also include elements of service that have been delegated by NHS England. Once confirmed, contract values for NHS England and Associate Commissioners will be published via a Modification Notice.

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-050a44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018030-2025
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
Large

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
£25,112,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 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
Kellie Connor
Contact Email
kellie.connor@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
TLD6 Cheshire, TLD7 Merseyside

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE WALTON CENTRE

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