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Acute Secondary Care Services/Community Services in Cheshire and Merseyside

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

30 Apr 2025 at 16:28

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has concluded a procurement process for acute secondary care and community services in Cheshire and Merseyside, under the title "Acute Secondary Care Services/Community Services in Cheshire and Merseyside." This procurement relates to the health services industry, identified by the CPV code 85100000. The award was made on 19th November 2024, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, exempting it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £183,068,131 annually, commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to expire on 31st March 2026. The procurement used a direct award method without a prior call for competition and was awarded to East Cheshire NHS Trust. Services will be rendered across Cheshire East and encompass a range of medical care facets, from critical care to outpatient services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services and related support, as it involves handling substantial contracts in a critical sector. Given the scale and scope of health service delivery outlined in this award, companies capable of providing integrated healthcare solutions, local service delivery, and innovative medical services would find this an ideal opportunity for growth. The procurement method, focusing on direct award due to the absence of alternative service providers, suggests a stable and trusting relationship with the selected supplier, paving the way for long-term business partnerships in the health sector. Businesses that can align with these service needs, especially in diagnostic and therapeutic services, would be well-suited to compete for future related procurements.

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Notice Title

Acute Secondary Care Services/Community Services in Cheshire and Merseyside

Notice Description

NHS Acute Services to deliver medical care, services for children and young people, critical care, diagnostic imaging, end of life care, maternity, outpatients, surgery and urgent and emergency care. NHS Community services to deliver local, accessible services such as district nursing, therapies, phlebotomy, podiatry and treatment room care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to the main acute secondary care and community services provider across Cheshire and Merseyside. This contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will expire on 31st March 2026. The estimated annual contract value for NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is PS183,068,131. This contract now includes elements of service that have been delegated by NHS England. Associate information to follow by modification.

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-050abd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018184-2025
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
£183,068,131 £100M-£1B

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
Helen Quinn
Contact Email
helen.quinn@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
TLD62 Cheshire East

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST

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