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Integrated Community Stroke Service in Cheshire East

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

30 Mar 2026 at 09:28

Award

17 Mar 2026 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board (ICB) has awarded a contract to deliver an Integrated Community Stroke Service in Cheshire East. This procurement process falls under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract will commence on 1st April 2026 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2027, with an annual value of £548,605. This service, classified under the Health Services industry (CPV 85100000), is set in the UK South and East Cheshire region. The contract has been awarded in alignment with a Direct Award procedure, foregoing a prior call for competition due to its specific procurement regulations, and marks the completion stage of the procurement process as of March 2026.

This contract creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, especially those with expertise in community-based health interventions and stroke rehabilitation services. Companies with innovative approaches to improving health outcomes and reducing inequalities in healthcare access would find this an advantageous prospect. Although the contract has been directly awarded to the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, businesses can garner insights and prepare for potential future opportunities through similar Provider Selection Regime contracts, aligning their offerings to meet similar award criteria such as social value, quality, and service sustainability. Engaging with this regional health initiative provides a chance for growth and exposure in the healthcare sector within the Cheshire East area.

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Notice Title

Integrated Community Stroke Service in Cheshire East

Notice Description

Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS) in Cheshire East Place.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Cheshire East Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver the Integrated Community Stroke Service Service in Cheshire East. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS548,605.

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-066c75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028912-2026
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
£548,605 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks 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
TLD62 Cheshire East

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF NORTH MIDLANDS NHS TRUST

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