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End of Life Services in Liverpool

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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08 May 2025 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "End of Life Services in Liverpool" has been concluded by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. This health services contract falls under the CPV classification 85100000 and is located within the Liverpool area, specifically for patients registered with a Liverpool Place GP. The procurement method used was a limited process without prior publication of a call for competition, in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract was awarded to Marie Curie on 16th January 2024, and it commenced on 1st April 2024, concluding on 31st March 2025, with a total value of £1,053,000. The decision took into account criteria such as social value, improving access, and service quality, with no conflicts of interest declared during the approval by the Procurement Decisions Review Group.

This tender provides opportunities for businesses involved in healthcare services, particularly those specialising in end-of-life care. Companies with expertise in delivering compassionate and integrated care while supporting the holistic needs of patients in terminal phases would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The focus on innovative solutions and collaborations can pave the way for business growth and demonstrate capability in meeting complex healthcare demands. Enterprises looking to establish or expand their presence in the health services sector, particularly in the North West of England, would find engaging with such procurement processes beneficial for long-term development.

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Notice Title

End of Life Services in Liverpool

Notice Description

This is comprehensive End of Life (EoL) care service for Liverpool registered patients, meeting the needs of those who have been identified with a rapidly deteriorating condition that may be entering a terminal phase (specified originally as the last 12 weeks of life) and may require 'fast tracking' for immediate provision of NHS Continuing Healthcare. The service supports people to live well before dying, with peace and dignity in the place of their choice and provides care provision for patients that are in phases 2-4 on the North West End of Life Care Model at home,

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Liverpool Place awarded a 1 year contract via Direct award C to incumbent provider to deliver the STARS End of Life Care Service in Liverpool. The contract commenced on the 1st of April 2024 and expired on 31st March 2025 and had an annual contract value of PS1,053,000.

Procurement Information

The awarding of this contract is subject to 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-050f1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019834-2025
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
£1,053,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20242 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
TLD72 Liverpool

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARIE CURIE

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