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Acute Visiting and Wellbeing Service in Cheshire West

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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17 Mar 2026 at 10:29

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11 Mar 2026 at 15:58

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Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the Acute Visiting and Wellbeing Service in Cheshire West under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), adhering to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This one-year contract, valued at £425,948.17, commenced on 1st April 2026 and will conclude on 31st March 2027. The procurement method was a direct award, without prior publication, focusing on health services that aim to convert ambulance conveyances to primary care visits, creating efficiencies and potential admissions reduction. The process is within the award stage, with the final agreement secured on 12th January 2026, following approvals by the Director of Finance.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for the Primary Care Cheshire Community Interest Company, a large supplier with substantial experience in delivering health services, evidenced by its existing role as the incumbent provider. Businesses well-suited to compete for similar contracts should have expertise in integrating and collaborating within the health service sector and proven capabilities for innovation and quality improvement, as these criteria were pivotal in the decision-making process. Social value, improving access, and reducing health inequalities are also key factors that could enhance prospects for involvement in future procurement opportunities within this industry category.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Acute Visiting and Wellbeing Service in Cheshire West

Notice Description

The service converts ambulance conveyances to a Primary Care visit with considerable savings from reduced conveyances and ED attendances and potential admissions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Cheshire West Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver Acute Visiting and Wellbeing Service in Cheshire West. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS425,948.17. The contract value is not guaranteed and payment will be made based on activity undertaken/cost per case tariff.

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 withing 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06678f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023883-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£425,948 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
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

Primary Care Cheshire Community Interest Company

Further Information

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