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28 Jul 2026 at 15:13

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 12:08

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Lifting Response Service in Sefton" has been conducted by the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. This contract falls under the health services category, providing aid for Sefton patients who have experienced falls and require assistance without clinical intervention. The service is part of the two-hour Urgent Community Response in Sefton, UK. The key procurement stage is the contract award, which was confirmed on 1st April 2026 and lasts until 31st March 2027, with an annual value of £55,763.44. The procurement was carried out using a direct award process, specifically under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) without the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender opens opportunities for existing health service providers looking to expand their portfolio in urgent response services. Suitable businesses are those with a focus on health services, particularly those with capabilities in providing rapid response services to patients in non-critical health situations. The contract reflects a strong emphasis on social value, reducing health inequalities, and service sustainability, meaning businesses with expertise in these areas, as well as those that have a proven track record with similar existing contracts, are well-positioned to succeed. The involvement of Progress Housing Association Limited as a supplier underscores the potential for businesses operating within or collaborating with larger health service entities to engage in such valuable contracts.

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Notice Title

Lifting Response Service in Sefton

Notice Description

This is a lifting response service for Sefton registered patients, meeting the needs of those who have fallen in their usual place of residence, have called 999 or alerted via a falls pendant alarm and do not appear to have an injury that requires a clinical intervention from a Health Care Professional, but is unable to recover themselves from the floor. This service is delivered as part of 2 hour Urgent Community Response (UCR) in Sefton.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Sefton Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver Lifting Response Service in Sefton. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS55,763.44

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 within 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-066d56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071379-2026
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
£55,763 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20264 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLD73 Sefton

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PROGRESS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED T/A PROGRESS LIFELINE

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