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Transform Team & End of Life Facilitator - Sefton

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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TenderUpdate

01 May 2026 at 12:58

Award

18 Mar 2026 at 12:32

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Transform Team & End of Life Facilitator - Sefton" contract is overseen by the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, located in Warrington, United Kingdom. This initiative falls under the health services industry category, particularly focusing on specialised facilitator services at Queenscourt Hospice in Sefton (delivery location region: UKD73). The process has progressed to the tender update stage, following an intention to award notice under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023. A critical part of the process is the standstill period, allowing providers to make representations within eight working days of the publication date. The contract, valued at £170,634, is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and conclude by 31st March 2027.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the health services sector, particularly those familiar with providing end-of-life care and facilitator services. As the procurement method includes a direct award to an incumbent provider, businesses with a robust track record in delivering quality, patient-centred healthcare can position themselves as valuable partners for future collaborations. Companies capable of enhancing social value, access, and reducing health inequalities while integrating innovative approaches in service delivery are ideally suited to compete. This tender underlines the drive toward sustainable healthcare partnerships and could serve as a platform for service providers looking to expand their footprint in the UK health sector.

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Notice Title

Transform Team & End of Life Facilitator - Sefton

Notice Description

Transform Team and End of Life Facilitator at Queenscourt Hospice.

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 Transform and End of Life Facilitator 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 PS170,634.

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-066d74
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040546-2026
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
£170,634 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jan 20264 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
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA1 1QY
Post Town
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

QUEENSCOURT HOSPICE

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