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Acute Secondary Care Services across Cheshire and Merseyside

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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04 Mar 2026 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has completed the procurement process for acute secondary care services under the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023. This contract, awarded to Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, commenced on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027. This single-year contract is valued at approximately £5,528,016 and covers vital health services such as medical care, services for children and young people, critical care, diagnostic imaging, and more in the Cheshire and Merseyside region. The procurement stage is at the award stage, having been confirmed on 18th November 2025 by the Finance, Investment, Resources Committee. Located primarily in Mold, Flintshire, the services fall under the CPV code 85100000, indicating a focus on health services, and were pursued through a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in healthcare services, especially those specialising in acute secondary care, to position themselves strategically within the Cheshire and Merseyside region. Businesses adept in providing comprehensive health services, including emergency and urgent care, end-of-life services, and critical care, will find this tender particularly beneficial to their growth. Large-scale healthcare providers like Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, capable of meeting the outlined criteria for service quality and price, would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts, enhancing their portfolio and service reach in the regional healthcare network.

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Notice Title

Acute Secondary Care Services across Cheshire and Merseyside

Notice Description

NHS Acute Trust Services to deliver medical care, services for children and young people, critical care, diagnostic imaging, end of life care, maternity, outpatients, surgery and urgent and emergency care.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to the main acute secondary care service provider across Cheshire and Merseyside, including anticoagulation / community services. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will expire on 31st March 2027 with an estimated annual contract value of PS5,528,016.

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-066219
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019484-2026
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
£5,528,016 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 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
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
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BETSI CADWALADR UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD

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