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NHS Healthchecks - Southport and Formby PCN (management for 14 GP practices)

SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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17 Apr 2026 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process initiated by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council involves the direct award of a contract to Southport and Formby Primary Care Network for managing NHS Healthchecks across 14 GP practices in the Southport and Formby area. The tender, identified by code DN810045, falls under the services category specifically designed for health services. The completion of award status as of April 2026 highlights a significant stage of the tender. This procurement decision was made following Direct Award Process B under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, without prior publication. This geographical focus spans Southport and Formby, covering regions from Central Southport, Ainsdale, and Birkdale, extending down to Formby. A key date is March 31, 2026, when the contract was signed and confirmation of award completion was marked.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for healthcare providers, particularly those with a robust infrastructure capable of servicing large areas, to engage in substantial business growth. With a core contract valued at £363,000, potentially extending to £594,000, the financial implications are significant. The partnership with Southport and Formby Health Ltd as the supplier ensures that businesses specialising in collaborative health services can benefit from a fully operational infrastructure, involving a network supporting approximately 128,000 patients. This opportunity is suited for large scale health service providers with capacity to collaborate with multiple GP practices and manage NHS frameworks effectively within the specified region.

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Notice Title

NHS Healthchecks - Southport and Formby PCN (management for 14 GP practices)

Notice Description

This is a direct award to Southport and Formby Primary Care Network via Direct Award Process B of the The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This award follows the successful pilot of a GP based model of NHS Healthchecks commissioned by Sefton Public Health to be delivered by Sefton's Primary Care Networks (PCN). Southport and Formby Primary Care Network (PCN) comprises all 14 GP practices working together to support approximately 128,000 patients within our geographical area. This area spans from the northern parts of Southport, including Central Southport, Ainsdale, and Birkdale, extending down to Formby in the south. The PCN partners with Southport and Formby Health Ltd, the GP Federation, which provides essential infrastructure, including managing legal contracts on behalf of the PCN. Breakdown of estimated costs: Core contract (2 years): PS363,000 Including optional extensions: PS594,000

Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a direct award to Southport and Formby Primary Care Network via Direct Award Process B of the The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This award follows the successful pilot of a GP based model of NHS Healthchecks commissioned by Sefton Public Health to be delivered by Sefton's Primary Care Networks (PCN). Southport and Formby Primary Care Network (PCN) comprises all 14 GP practices working together to support approximately 128,000 patients within our geographical area. This area spans from the northern parts of Southport, including Central Southport, Ainsdale, and Birkdale, extending down to Formby in the south. The PCN partners with Southport and Formby Health Ltd, the GP Federation, which provides essential infrastructure, including managing legal contracts on behalf of the PCN. Breakdown of estimated costs: Core contract (2 years): PS363,000 Including optional extensions: PS594,000 No conflicts or potential conflicts of interest have been declared Award decision-makers: The Cabinet Members of Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Additional information: This is a direct award to Southport and Formby Primary Care Network via Direct Award Process B of the The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract award notice following Direct Award Process B. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0685bd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035383-2026
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
£594,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20263 weeks 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
SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BOOTLE
Postcode
L20 7AE
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD73 Sefton
Delivery Location
TLD73 Sefton

Local Authority
Sefton
Electoral Ward
Linacre
Westminster Constituency
Bootle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOUTHPORT AND FORMBY HEALTH

Further Information

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