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Podiatry input into the Spinal Unit at SDGH

MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST

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17 Sep 2025 at 13:05

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15 Aug 2025 at 12:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Podiatry input into the Spinal Unit at SDGH," managed by the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, focuses on health and social work services. Located at Whiston Hospital in Prescot, United Kingdom, this process involves providing podiatry care to spinal patients, aiming to improve patient flow and reduce waiting times. Initially announced with urgency due to notice served by the original provider, the tender followed a limited procurement method, specifically awarding without a prior call for competition, to ensure continuity in patient care. The latest update, dated 17 September 2025, reflects amendments to participant names, highlighting contract details managed by Julie Hartley, contactable at the trust.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sector, particularly those capable of quickly adapting to urgent service needs. The procurement, valued at £4,800, was awarded to Maria Ingham, a sole trader from Blackpool. This presents a pathway particularly advantageous for SMEs looking to establish or expand their footprint within NHS service delivery. Firms experienced in urgent health services and willing to engage within a framework devoid of initial market competition will find this opportunity beneficial, potentially paving ways for ongoing collaboration with NHS entities facing immediate service delivery challenges.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Podiatry input into the Spinal Unit at SDGH

Notice Description

Provide Podiatry care to Spinal patients to aid patient flow and reduce urgent waiters and ensuring the re introduction of safe and effective service provision

Lot Information

Lot 1

Podiatry treatment at PS25 Per patient for approx. 16 patients once a month

Options: due to the difficulty in finding suitable staff to fulfil this service it may need to be extended

Procurement Information

The Trust was served notice by the original provider. Despite undertaking a thorough market engagement process, the Trust was unable to identify an alternative provider initially willing to take on the subcontract. This posed a significant risk to the continuity of patient care. Upon identifying a suitable provider, it became imperative to expedite the subcontracting process and initiate mobilisation without delay. This urgency was essential to ensure the continued delivery of high-quality, safe care to patients within the spinal injuries unit.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0588e5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057314-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
SME

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
£4,800 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Aug 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PRESCOT
Postcode
L35 5DR
Postcode Area
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
TLD73 Sefton
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
Whiston and Cronton
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Maria Ingham

Further Information

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