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TenderUpdate

23 Jun 2026 at 09:42

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 10:08

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Lipid Service" was conducted by Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, located at Leighton Hospital, Crewe, United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of health services, specifically aimed at providing a consult-led lipidology outpatient clinic service. The procurement method used was a limited process, with an award procedure executed without prior publication of a call for competition, compliant with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract has been formally awarded to Vernova Healthcare Community Interest Company as of 1 April 2026 and will run until 31 March 2027. The indicative lifetime value of the contract stands at £35,880.00, marking the completion stage of this procurement with all procedures finalized effectively.

This tender provides a significant business growth opportunity for health service providers, especially those specialising in lipidology or outpatient clinic services. The award indicates a preference for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the selection of Vernova Healthcare Community Interest Company, an SME based in Macclesfield. Businesses with expertise in managing healthcare services, particularly in outpatient and specialised clinic environments, would find this contract aligned with their capabilities and growth aspirations. Thus, firms looking to expand their portfolio in health services within the UK region of UKD6 may consider pursuing similar opportunities under the Provider Selection Regime stipulations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Lipid Service

Notice Description

To provide a consult-led lipidology outpatient clinic service

Lot Information

Lot 1

To provide a consult-led lipidology outpatient clinic service on site at Leighton Hospital.

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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by midnight on the 27th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR Direct Award C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d12
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058818-2026
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
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
£35,880 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20263 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
MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 4TQ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD6 Cheshire

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Leighton
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERNOVA HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

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