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MSK Rheumatologist

MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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29 Jul 2025 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust as the contracting authority, which awarded a contract for the provision of MSK Rheumatologist services. This contract was awarded to Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, based at Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside, under a limited procurement method without prior publication. The contract commenced on 1 April 2025 and is valued at £36,000 for a duration of 12 months. This procurement falls under the 'services' category in the health and social work services industry and was awarded at the 'award' stage, with no alternative providers identified. The procurement was conducted following the Provider Selection Regime Regulations due to the absence of realistic competitive options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare service providers specialising in MSK rheumatology. Businesses with experience in providing specialised healthcare services to NHS structures can leverage this contract to strengthen partnerships within the healthcare sector. Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, a public body governed by law, is the exclusive buyer, suggesting opportunities for subsequent contracts by demonstrating excellence in service provision. Large-scale healthcare organisations may be particularly well-suited to fulfil such contracts due to existing resources and capacity to integrate services efficiently within the NHS framework.

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Notice Title

MSK Rheumatologist

Notice Description

Provision of an MSK Rheumatologist service for patients and service users of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust (MCFT) has awarded a contract to Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (MWL), Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 5DR for the provision of MSK Rheumatologist services for patients and service users of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. The contract value is approximately PS36,000. MCFT is currently in contract with MWL for these services. The contract commenced 01 April 2025 for a period of 12 months. The contract was awarded in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations under Direct Award Process A where there is an existing provider for the services and there is no realistic alternative to the current provider.

Procurement Information

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust (MCFT) has awarded a contract to Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (MWL), Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 5DR for the provision of MSK Rheumatologist services for patients and service users of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. The contract value is approximately PS36,000. MCFT is currently in contract with MWL for these services. The contract commenced 01 April 2025 for a period of 12 months. The contract was awarded in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations under Direct Award Process A where there is an existing provider for the services and there is no realistic alternative to the current provider. The Senior Leadership Team of Community, Mental Health and Secure Divisions have made the decision for the award of this contract. No conflicts of interest have been identified and this has been recorded in line with Trust policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0567c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043750-2025
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

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202510 months 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
MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Lynne Kelly
Contact Email
lynne.kelly@merseycare.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1514730303

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L34 1PJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
St Michaels
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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