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19 Feb 2026 at 14:17

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board intends to award a contract for Carer Support Services in Halton under the Provider Selection Regime (2023). This procurement, classified under health services (CPV 85100000), aims to improve carers' quality of life by providing comprehensive support services throughout their caring roles. The contract, valued at £341,866 annually, will commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the publication of the intention to award notice marking the start of an eight-day standstill period for representations from providers. Interested parties must contact Claire Tyghe at NHS Cheshire and Merseyside via email within this timeframe.

Business opportunities arise for companies experienced in delivering health services, particularly those specialising in carer support. The incumbent, Halton Carers Centre, has been recognised for its satisfactory performance in previous contracts and stands to be a strong contender for this direct award. Businesses capable of offering innovative solutions that integrate social value, service access, collaboration, and sustainability may find further growth prospects within this framework. With a focus on improving health outcomes and addressing health inequalities, this tender offers a chance to partner with a public law body committed to advancing community health initiatives in the UKD71 region.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Carer Support Services in Halton

Notice Description

Improving quality of life for carers' in Halton, both young carers and young adult carers, to access a wide range of universal and targeted services that will support them to improve their quality of life throughout all stages of their caring role.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Halton Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct award C to incumbent provider to deliver Carers Support Services in Halton. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS341,866.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by within 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06584a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015288-2026
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

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£341,866 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20266 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
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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
TLD71 East Merseyside

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Halton Carers Centre

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