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28 Jan 2026 at 10:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Continuing Health Service in Cheshire & Merseyside" has reached the award stage. This contract was awarded by the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The service falls under the health services industry category and is to be delivered across various locations in the UK, specifically in regions UKD6 and UKD7. The contract commenced on 1st April 2024 and will remain active until 31st March 2025. The procurement method is limited, with direct awards made without prior publication of a call for competition as per the specified procedures. The contracting process is in line with the National Framework for NHS Funded Care, addressing immediate clinical needs across multiple patient care areas.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive continuing healthcare, funded nursing care, and complex care packages, including palliative and specialist mental health care. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and larger organisations alike can find opportunities through this contract to expand their footprint across Cheshire and Merseyside. Companies with expertise in delivering custom care plans and adhering to strict healthcare standards will find this procurement process aligned with their operational capabilities, presenting growth and collaboration prospects within the NHS framework. The involvement of various suppliers from diverse regions highlights the competitive yet inclusive nature of the procurement process, encouraging innovation and quality care delivery.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Continuing Health Service in Cheshire & Merseyside

Notice Description

The main purpose of the service is to deliver a service that fully complies with the statutory National Framework in relation to NHS Funded Care. This includes delivery of commissioned care, per individual patient, in line with service specifications that cover: Continuing healthcare Funded nursing care Complex care packages including palliative care Children's and young people's continuing care Specialist mental health care (Section 117) Specialist learning disabilities

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a contract via Direct Award B to deliver a CHC service in Cheshire & Merseyside. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2024 and expire on 31st March 2025. The contract will be of nil value and will include individual place agreements within the contract that will include agreed costs. This is a new provider delivering existing CHC Service across Cheshire and Merseyside.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-061098
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007465-2026
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
Large, 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20242 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Postcode Area
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
TLD6 Cheshire, TLD7 Merseyside

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

Anchor Hanover Group

Brainkind Neurological Centre York - Independent Hospital -The Disabilities Trust

CareYourWay - Chester- B Home care & Co Ltd

City of Liverpool Young Men's Christian Association (Inc)

Community Caring Limited

East Midlands Crossroads-Caring For Carers- Crossroads Together from Carers Trust 4all

Elite Care Professionals Limited

Embrace Care Ltd - Beech House

Everliving Services Ltd

Hannah's Homecare Ltd

Honeycomb Care

Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home -Sanctuary Care Limited

Lakeview Health Care Limited, Exemplar Health Care Limited

Liverpool City Council ( Millvina House & Brushwood Nursing Home)

Next Steps Domiciliary Care Ltd

Oceanic Heights CIC

Plessington Court -Chapel House Care Ltd

St Martins Church Hall

Tamani Healthcare Ltd

There To Care Ltd-Theretocare Ltd

Thumbs Up Care Group- The Courtyard

Westwood Court (Winsford) Limited- Select Health Care

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