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Lipid Service

MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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09 Sep 2025 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Lipid Service" has been completed and the contract has been awarded by the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. This contract, classified under the health services industry category, aims to provide a consultant-led lipidology clinic service to the patient population of Mid Cheshire. The awarding of this contract was accomplished via a direct award method, in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassing the typical Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The awarded contract spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026, with a potential one-year extension option and an indicative lifetime value of £28,980. The service location is Leighton Hospital, Crewe, Cheshire, and the procurement method was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in consultant-led clinic services. The contract was awarded to Vernova Healthcare Community Interest Company, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Macclesfield, indicating a conducive environment for SMEs to compete and thrive. Businesses with expertise in delivering specialised healthcare services, particularly in lipidology, can leverage such procurement processes to expand their service offerings and establish a presence in the public healthcare sector. This contract offers a stable revenue stream and the possibility of an extension, ensuring continued work and collaboration with the NHS.

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Notice Title

Lipid Service

Notice Description

To provide a consultant-led lipidology clinic service to Mid Cheshire patient population.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide a consultant-led lipidology clinic service to Mid Cheshire patient population.

Options: There may be an option to extend the contract by up to one year, subject to ongoing funding.

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. This contract has now been formally awarded using direct award process B.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0596b0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055013-2025
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
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,980 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Sep 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jul 20258 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
MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 4TQ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Leighton
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERNOVA HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

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