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Rapid Response Service to support Section 136 Observations

CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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25 Jun 2025 at 13:00

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which intends to award a contract for a Rapid Response Service to support Section 136 Observations. The contract is valued at £723,884 and is structured under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, with none of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 provisions applicable. The procurement method used is direct, below threshold, and without competition. The procurement process is in the award stage, with the contract period set from 8th July 2025 to 31st December 2025. Interested parties were required to make their representations by 7th July 2025. The service falls under the health services category and is located in Chester, United Kingdom.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience in mental health support. SMEs like Independence Support Ltd, currently delivering the service, demonstrate that smaller enterprises with the relevant expertise are well-positioned to succeed in such procurement processes. The need for continuous service provision without disruption suggests potential future procurement opportunities, providing additional prospects for eligible and suitably qualified businesses to enter this market segment after the current financial year.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Rapid Response Service to support Section 136 Observations

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. 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. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 7th July 2025 to cwp.contracts@nhs.net. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. ISL has been providing this service since 2022 when funding was made available by the ICB to respond to the increase in demand for mental health 136 observations and support across the CWP footprint. There has been no substantial change to the nature or cost of the service delivered. There are plans in place to go out to tender for this service within this financial year. As this procurement exercise will take time there is a need to extend this contract so there is no break in service. 01/04/25 to 31/12/25 PS723,884

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05536e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035082-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£723,884 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cwp.contracts@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CHESTER
Postcode
CH2 1BQ
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Upton
Westminster Constituency
Chester North and Neston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INDEPENDENCE SUPPORT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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