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TenderUpdate

01 May 2026 at 13:42

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 12:30

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for a Cancer Support & Advice Service for adults in Sefton, classified under health services. The procurement falls within the services category and is part of a direct award procedure without prior publication of a competition call, under the Provider Selection Regime. The service is aimed at providing cancer support to patients and families affected by cancer in Sefton, scheduled to commence on the 1st of April 2026, and end on the 31st of March 2027. The contract, valued at £100,000 annually, was awarded on the 12th of January 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in providing support for cancer patients and their families. Organisations with experience in health service delivery, social care, and local community engagement are well-positioned to benefit from this opportunity, given the contract's emphasis on improving health access, reducing inequalities, collaboration, and sustainable service. With a focus on social value and service quality, businesses can leverage their capabilities to offer innovative and integrated health solutions in a competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cancer Support & Advice Service for Adults in Sefton

Notice Description

Cancer support and advice service for patients and families in Sefton affected by cancer.

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 Cancer Support & Advice 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 PS100,000.

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 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-066d72
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040521-2026
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 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
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
TLD73 Sefton

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Bewsey and Whitecross
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Southport & Formby Cancer Information Support Centre - CIC (Macmillan Centre)

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