Award

Endocrinology Service across Cheshire East

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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28 Apr 2026 at 13:04

Summary of the contracting process

The recent award notice confirms NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board's decision to award a contract for endocrinology outpatient services across Cheshire East. This decision follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) as outlined in the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, where traditional Public Contracts Regulations do not apply. The contract, valued at £381,761 annually, commenced on 1 April 2026 and ends on 31 March 2028. The procurement method employed was a direct award without prior publication, given it falls outside the standard directive scope. The award aligns with patient choice and price criteria, reflecting the current provision status by Vernova Healthcare Community Interest Company in Cheshire East, UKD62.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the health services industry, particularly those specialising in endocrinology. Although the contract was awarded to an existing provider, businesses in similar fields can benefit from observing procurement trends that may influence future contracts through PSR procedures. Organisations already delivering high-quality health service solutions, or aspiring to expand their footprint in Cheshire East, might consider building relationships with local health commissioners to prepare for potential opportunities in subsequent procurement cycles. The limited procurement method highlights the importance of fostering strong partnerships within the healthcare sector to become preferred providers when direct awards occur.

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Notice Title

Endocrinology Service across Cheshire East

Notice Description

Endocrinology outpatient service in Cheshire East Place.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Cheshire East Place intend to award a 2 year contract via Direct Award B to deliver Endocrinology Outpatient Service in Cheshire East Place. The contract will start on 1st April 2026, expire on 31st March 2028 and has an annual contract value of PS381,761. This is an existing service that has been awarded to an existing provider.

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-068cde
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038611-2026
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
£381,761 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 20263 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
TLD62 Cheshire East

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

VERNOVA HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY INTEREST

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