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Ear Wax Removal Service in Wirral

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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18 Mar 2026 at 12:11

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is intending to award a one-year contract for an Ear Wax Removal Service in Wirral to the incumbent provider, Miriam Primary Care Limited. The procurement process is under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which exempts it from the Public Contract Regulations 2015. The contract will begin on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027, with an annual value of £109,900. This service falls under the health and social work services category and is to be delivered across various medical centres in Birkenhead and Wallasey. Representations by providers must be submitted to Barry Wood at NHS Cheshire and Merseyside within 8 working days from the 18th of March 2026, marking the start of the standstill period.

The upcoming contract for ear wax removal services offers significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in community and primary care services. With a focus on quality, innovation, service sustainability, and improving access, this tender is well-suited for providers who demonstrate excellence in health service delivery and possess the capability to enhance social value. Given that the incumbent provider is currently serving satisfactorily, new entrants would need to showcase competitive attributes in line with the award criteria, including reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice. The procurement method, involving direct award, favours established providers but also presents prospects for businesses aligned with NHS objectives and regulations.

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Notice Title

Ear Wax Removal Service in Wirral

Notice Description

The purpose of this service is to provide general ear care advice and education including the promotion of self management prior to medical intervention. The service is to be provided across several sites in Wirral within a Community or Primary Care setting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to the incumbent Provider to deliver the Ear Wax Removal Service across several sites in Wirral. The contract will commence on the 1st April 2026 and expire on the 31st March 2027. The annual contract value is PS109,900.

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 within 8 working days. The 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-066d59
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024522-2026
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,900 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 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
Not specified
Postcode
Not specified
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MIRIAM PRIMARY CARE

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