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Provision of Mental Health Crisis Beds in Wirral

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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16 Mar 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding a contract titled "Provision of Mental Health Crisis Beds in Wirral." This is categorised under health services within the industry and pertains specifically to services aimed at mental health crisis accommodation for patients registered with GPs in Wirral. The procurement process is currently in the award stage under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) and is subject to standstill regulations as per the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The intention to award notice was published on 16th March 2026, marking the start of an eight-day period in which providers may make representations to the decision-makers. The contract is valued at approximately £350,463.31 annually, spanning from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027. The award procedure is limited and does not fall under the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender offers growth opportunities for incumbent providers specialising in mental health services, as it promises a continued collaboration and integration with existing healthcare systems within the region. Businesses operating in healthcare provision, particularly those with expertise in mental health accommodation, have the opportunity to strengthen their market position by delivering services that improve access and aim to reduce health inequalities. The evaluation criteria emphasise social value, service sustainability, quality, and innovation—all factors that could benefit providers committed to enhancing patient outcomes while addressing local health challenges. As the existing provider, Cambrian Supported Living Limited, demonstrates the capability of fulfilling contract requirements, competing providers should focus on presenting innovative solutions and collaboration strategies to effectively compete in future opportunities within similar procurement frameworks.

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Notice Title

Provision of Mental Health Crisis Beds in Wirral

Notice Description

To provide Mental Health Crisis Bed accommodation for services users who are registered with a Wirral Place GP.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Wirral Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver Mental Health Crisis Beds in Wirral. The contract will start on the 1st April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS350,463.31.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066aad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023352-2026
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
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
£350,463 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20262 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
TLD74 Wirral

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIAN SUPPORTED LIVING

Further Information

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