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Befriending & Reablement for Older People in Sefton

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

30 Apr 2026 at 16:44

Tender Notice
Award

18 Mar 2026 at 12:28

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has engaged in the procurement of "Befriending & Reablement for Older People in Sefton," classified under health services. This process is governed by the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime, distinct from the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement stage is at the award stage following the tender update on 30th April 2026 and an earlier intention to award notice issued on 18th March 2026. The services are intended to commence on 1st April 2026 in Sefton, delivering befriending and reablement services to older people. The contract is valued at £126,249 for one year, concluding on 31st March 2027.

This tender provides a vital opportunity for businesses in the health services industry that specialise in care and support for older populations. Companies with a strong track record in service integration, sustainability and innovation in health care will find this opportunity aligns well with their expertise. As this contract involves a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, providers that have historically fulfilled similar roles effectively are positioned to leverage their experience. This also supports business growth by cementing relationships with influential health bodies such as the NHS, potentially leading to future opportunities in the expanding health services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Befriending & Reablement for Older People in Sefton

Notice Description

Befriending & Reablement services for older people residing in Sefton.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - SeftonPlace intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver Befriending & Reablement for older peoples services in Sefton. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS126,249.

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-066d6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040136-2026
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
£126,249 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20265 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
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4BL
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Festival Gardens
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Age Concern Liverpool & Sefton

Further Information

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