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Single site Intermediate Care Beds in Sefton Place

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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22 Jan 2026 at 15:45

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for the provision of 15 intermediate care beds at a single site in Sefton Place, specifically aimed at supporting Southport and Formby patients. Under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime of 2023, this contract addresses urgent seasonal pressures within Sefton's urgent care system. The procurement, valued at a total of £1,015,392, was carried out through a limited method without prior publication due to the urgent need. The contract commenced on 19th January 2026 and will conclude on 18th January 2027, with the initial phase valued at £167,785 and the subsequent phase at £847,607.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in health service provision, especially those equipped to deliver urgent care solutions. The awarded contract, granted to Blue Marine Care LLP, highlights a focus on ensuring quality and safety within healthcare services. Businesses that are capable of delivering efficient care solutions and adept in handling contracts under tight deadlines would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. This opportunity underscores the importance of having a responsive and reliable reputation in the health services industry, particularly within integrated care systems.

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Notice Title

Single site Intermediate Care Beds in Sefton Place

Notice Description

Provision of 15 intermediate care beds on a single site for Southport and Formby patients in Sefton Place is urgently required to provide alternative arrangements for bed based intermediate care capacity to support early supported discharge and hospital avoidance. The purpose is to support and maintain quality and patient safety within Sefton's Urgent Care system at a time of significant seasonal pressure.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Sefton Place has awarded a 1 year contract to the identified provider on the grounds of urgency to deliver intermediate care bed provision on a single site for Southport and Formby patients in Sefton Place. This is considered as the only feasible option utilising a known provider whilst undertaking a market review to establish a longer term contract. The contract commenced on 19th January 2026 and will end on 18th January 2027. The contract value 19th January 2026 - 31st March 2026 is PS167,785. The contract value 1st April 2026 - 18th January 2027 is PS847,607. The total contract value is PS1,015,392

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060c92
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005888-2026
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
£1,015,392 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 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
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Helen Quinn
Contact Email
helen.quinn@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLUE MARINE CARE

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