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Children's Palliative and End of Life Care Services in Cheshire and Merseyside

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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21 Apr 2026 at 13:13

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, conducted by the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, involves the awarding of a contract for children's palliative and end-of-life care services across Cheshire and Merseyside. The procurement falls within the health services industry category, specifically catering to palliative and hospice care. The contract was awarded under the Provider Selection Regime without prior publication of a call for competition, as outlined by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will expire on 31st March 2027, with an estimated annual value of £961,436. This award stems from a decision approved on 18th November 2025, following conflict of interest checks, where no material concerns were noted.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for entities involved in specialised healthcare services, particularly those experienced in delivering paediatric hospice and palliative care. The award was made via direct negotiation as a limited procurement method, highlighting the incumbent provider's unique credentials in this domain. Businesses operating within the healthcare sector in Cheshire and Merseyside, specifically those skilled in providing sustainable care solutions, may find potential opportunities for collaboration or future engagements as similar services emerge. Given the specific nature of services required, organisations with expertise in regional healthcare delivery or providing comprehensive end-of-life care support are highly suited to capitalise on such contracts.

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Notice Title

Children's Palliative and End of Life Care Services in Cheshire and Merseyside

Notice Description

Hospice, Palliative and End of Life Care Services for Children

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to the children's hospice, palliative and end of life care services provider across Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract commenced 1st April 2026 and will expire 31st March 2027 with an estimated annual contract value of PS961,436.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068775
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036130-2026
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
SME

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
£961,436 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20255 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
CH49 5PE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD74 Wirral
Delivery Location
TLD61 Warrington, TLD62 Cheshire East, TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester, TLD71 East Merseyside, TLD72 Liverpool, TLD73 Sefton, TLD74 Wirral

Local Authority
Wirral
Electoral Ward
Pensby and Thingwall
Westminster Constituency
Wirral West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CLAIRE HOUSE CHILDREN'S HOSPICE

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