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31 Jul 2026 at 09:37

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18 Mar 2026 at 12:10

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board as the contracting authority, focusing on the delivery of paediatric phlebotomy services in Sefton. The contract, titled "CYP Paediatric Phlebotomy in Sefton," is classified under the health services category and aims to provide community-based clinic services for patients up to the age of 12. This process has reached the award stage, and the contract was officially awarded on 31st July 2026. It commenced on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027, with a value of £7,230. This contract was awarded through a direct award method, specifically under the Provider Selection Regime, without prior publication of a call for competition, indicating streamlined procurement tailored to existing service providers.

The tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses, predominantly those in the healthcare sector with experience in paediatric services, to establish a solid foothold within the community health services market. Given its focus on improving healthcare access and reducing inequalities, healthcare providers specialising in innovative and quality-driven community health services are well-suited to align with the contract's objectives. The procurement opens doors for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Southport & Formby Health Ltd, providing room for collaboration and service sustainability that underscores social value and care quality. This contract not only extends business scope but also strengthens ties with the NHS, fostering a growth trajectory in serving paediatric populations in the Sefton area.

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Notice Title

CYP Paediatric Phlebotomy in Sefton

Notice Description

A community clinic service providing routine paediatric phlebotomy for Sefton patients up to the age of 12 years. The service is delivered in North 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 Community Paediatric Phlebotomy 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 PS6,000.

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-066d57
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072570-2026
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
£6,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Jul 20265 days 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SOUTHPORT & FORMBY HEALTH

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