Award

Acute Specialist and Secondary Care Services Across Cheshire and Merseyside

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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30 Apr 2025 at 13:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board focused on acquiring acute specialist and secondary care services across Cheshire and Merseyside. This contract, awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, was based on a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The awarded contract with The Walton Centre, a leading NHS trust specialising in neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services, commenced on 1st April 2024 and ended on 31st March 2025. The procurement process was classified under the health services category with an estimated annual contract value of £25,789,657. The procurement was in the 'Award' stage as of the most recent update on 30th April 2025, with the leading decision confirmed on the 12th of March 2024.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for healthcare providers capable of delivering specialist medical services. Organisations experienced in delivering neurology and associated specialist care within the specified region would find suited opportunities due to the direct award nature of the procurement method employed. Businesses focusing on healthcare service provision without competitive bidding can see growth potential by building relationships with public health bodies and adhering to conditions like those outlined in the PSR regulations. Organisations looking to expand their footprint in regions such as Liverpool and broadly across the North West of England would benefit from aligning their services with the standards and scope of delivery outlined in contracts like this.

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Notice Title

Acute Specialist and Secondary Care Services Across Cheshire and Merseyside

Notice Description

NHS Acute Specialist Trust providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to the main provider of specialist comprehensive services in neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services across Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract commenced on 1st April 2024 and expired on the 31st March 2025 with an estimated annual contract value of PS25,789,657. Cheshire & Merseyside ICB PS 23,128,790 Greater Manchester ICB PS 945,720 Lancashire & South Cumbria ICB PS1,715,147

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-050a46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018032-2025
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
£25,789,657 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 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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