Award

Speech and Language Support for Head and Neck Cancer

MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

30 Jan 2026 at 11:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Liverpool has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Speech and Language Support for Head and Neck Cancer," classified under the Health and social work services industry. This contract, valued at £5,540.39, commenced on 1 January 2026 and will last for seven months, serving the North Sefton area. The procurement fell under a limited award procedure without prior publication due to service capacity issues, following the Provider Selection Regime Regulations. The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded the contract as the supplier, located in Wirral, UKD6. The procurement stage is complete, and all decisions were made by the Senior Leadership Team of the Community division with no conflicts of interest recorded.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for specialist health services providers focused on speech and language support in oncology settings. Businesses with experience in supporting complex patient care for head and neck cancer would be well-suited to offer expert solutions for similar procurement demands. With a focus on urgent capacity provision, the tender caters to those adept at handling acute health service demands, opening avenues for growth and expansion in collaborative healthcare projects.

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Notice Title

Speech and Language Support for Head and Neck Cancer

Notice Description

Speech and Language support for complex patients with head and neck cancer in the North Sefton area

Lot Information

Lot 1

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust (MCFT) has awarded a contract to The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, Clatterbridge Road, Bebington, Wirral, CH63 4JY for the provision of speech and language support for complex patients with head and neck cancer who are service users of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. The contract value is approximately PS5540.39 The contract commenced 01 January 2026 for a period of 7 months. The contract was awarded in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations under an Urgent Award due to service capacity issues. The Senior Leadership Team of Community have made the decision for the award of this contract. No conflicts of interest have been identified and this has been recorded in line with Trust policy.

Procurement Information

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust (MCFT) has awarded a contract to The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust for Speech and Language support for complex patients with head and neck cancer who are service users of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. The contract value is approximately PS5540.39 The contract commenced 01 January 2026 for a period of 7 months. The contract was awarded in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations as an urgent award due to service capacity issues The Senior Leadership Team of Community division have made the decision for the award of this contract. No conflicts of interest have been identified and this has been recorded in line with Trust policy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0612ce
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008387-2026
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

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
£5,540 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jan 20261 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
MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Stacy Murray
Contact Email
stacy.murray@merseycare.nhs.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1514730303

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L34 1PJ
Post Town
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
TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
St Michaels
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CLATTERBRIDGE CANCER CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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