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NHS Health Check Programme Pilot - South Sefton PCN (management for 19 GP practices)

SEFTON COUNCIL

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07 Oct 2025 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the NHS Health Check Programme Pilot in South Sefton, managed by Sefton Council, is concluded with a direct award for a 12-month period starting on 1st September 2025. Sefton Council, a regional authority based in Bootle, is the procuring organisation for this contract. The programme, which falls under the industry category of health services, targets services delivery by South Sefton Primary Care Network (PCN), comprising 19 GP practices covering approximately 30,000 patients. This initiative is a pilot project aimed at conducting NHS Healthchecks across these practices. The procurement was conducted under the Direct Award Process B, in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, without a prior call for competition, and the contract, valued at £141,000, was signed on 29th August 2025.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for the healthcare sector, particularly for businesses seeking collaboration within the NHS framework. The focus on a GP-based model creates potential avenues for organisations specialising in health services to engage with primary care networks for similar future projects. Businesses that provide innovative health solutions, healthcare management, or those involved in coordinated care initiatives can find growth potential by aligning with such public health objectives. Additionally, this procurement model, which involves partnerships like that of South Sefton Primary Healthcare Ltd, demonstrates a favourable environment for large-scale organisations that can operate within regulated frameworks while managing expansive service contracts.

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Notice Title

NHS Health Check Programme Pilot - South Sefton PCN (management for 19 GP practices)

Notice Description

This is a pilot of a GP based model of NHS Healthchecks commissioned by Sefton Public Health to be delivered by Sefton's Primary Care Networks (PCN). This is a direct award to South Sefton Primary Care Network for a period of 12 months commencing from 1st September 2025. South Sefton Primary Care Network (PCN) comprises 19 GP practices working together to support approximately 30,000 patients within their geographical area. The PCN partners with South Sefton Primary Healthcare Ltd, which manages legal contracts on behalf of the PCN. South Sefton PCN have been appointed using Direct Award Process B of the The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a pilot of a GP based model of NHS Healthchecks commissioned by Sefton Public Health to be delivered by Sefton's Primary Care Networks (PCN). This is a direct award to South Sefton Primary Care Network for a period of 12 months commencing from 1st September 2025. South Sefton Primary Care Network (PCN) comprises 19 GP practices working together to support approximately 30,000 patients within their geographical area. The PCN partners with South Sefton Primary Healthcare Ltd, which manages legal contracts on behalf of the PCN. South Sefton PCN have been appointed using Direct Award Process B of the The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. No conflicts of potential conflicts of interest have been declared Award decision makers: the Cabinet Members of Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract award notice following Direct Award Process B. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a975
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062828-2025
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£141,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Aug 20255 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
SEFTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Julia Hedo
Contact Email
julia.hedo@sefton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 3NJ
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Derby
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTH SEFTON PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

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