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Covid Oximetry at Home Service in Halton

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

31 Mar 2026 at 15:46

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Award

18 Mar 2026 at 12:26

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Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, functioning as the buying organisation, has updated the tender for the provision of the "Covid Oximetry at Home Service in Halton". This contract, classified under health services, adheres to the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023 instead of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement stage has advanced to the awarding phase with the most recent update issued on 31st March 2026. Situated within the UKD71 region, the service targets patients registered with Halton GP Practices. The process utilises a limited procurement method, specifically a direct award procedure without prior competition. The associated contract is scheduled to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude on 31st March 2027.

The tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those capable of delivering innovative home healthcare solutions. SMEs and established providers in the region could leverage this procurement as a pathway to expand their portfolio in telehealth services, enhancing service sustainability and integration within public health initiatives. GP Health Connect Limited, identified as the preferred supplier, exemplifies the type of organisation well-positioned to fulfil the contract requirements through their expertise in integrating technology with patient care, thereby addressing health inequalities and improving access to care in Halton. The focus on social value, quality, and service sustainability means the tender aligns favourably with businesses demonstrating innovation, collaborative ethos, and the ability to deliver high-quality services. Representations by providers to challenge or confirm the award decision must be filed within 8 working days from the notice publication.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Covid Oximetry at Home Service in Halton

Notice Description

Service delivering COVID Oximetry to patients in their homes

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Halton Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct award C to the incumbent provider to deliver the COVID Oximetry at Home Service in Halton. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract plan value of PS70. This is based on historical annual costs and so may be subject to change.

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029890-2026
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
£70 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
Postcode Area
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
TLD71 East Merseyside
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GP Health Connect

Further Information

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