Award

Befriending & Reablement for Older People in Sefton

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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18 Mar 2026 at 12:28

Summary of the contracting process

Befriending and Reablement services for older individuals in Sefton are being procured by the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. This procurement involves awarding a one-year contract to deliver health services and aims to start on 1st April 2026 and end on 31st March 2027, with a contract value of £126,249 per annum. The procurement follows a limited method, specifically through direct award to the incumbent provider Age Concern Liverpool and Sefton without a prior call for competition. The contract involves befriending and reablement services classified under the health services sector (CPV 85100000) and pertains to patients registered with Sefton GP practices. The intention to award notice was published on 18th March 2026, marking the start of an 8-working-day standstill period during which representations can be made.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services and support for older individuals, particularly those familiar with community care and social value principles. Businesses focusing on service integration, quality innovation, and sustainability could find competitive advantages given the award criteria prioritising these elements. The contract's emphasis on improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice signals a lucrative opportunity for organisations aiming to expand their footprint in the health sector within the UK, especially those with experience in the Merseyside area. Large-scale organisations similar to Age Concern Liverpool and Sefton, with established operations in the region, may find themselves well-positioned to deliver services and adapt to evolving healthcare needs.

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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'.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066d6f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024555-2026
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

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
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
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4BL
Post Town
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

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