Award

Community Vasectomy services in Halton, Cheshire, St Helens, Warrington & Wirral

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

28 Apr 2026 at 14:08

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for community vasectomy services in areas including Halton, Cheshire, St Helens, Warrington, and Wirral. The procurement process is classified under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, outside the typical Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This award notice confirms that Bridgewater Family Planning Services has been selected as the supplier, with the contract starting from 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2027. The procurement method was limited without prior publication, specifically under a Direct Award B procedure. The contract holds an estimated value of £547,257, based on activity undertaken rather than a guaranteed sum, reflecting a focus on patient choice and quality criteria.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities within the health services sector, particularly for organisations specialising in community-based healthcare services. As the procurement method emphasises direct awards and activity-based payments, service providers with robust patient care pathways and efficient service delivery mechanisms would be ideally suited to compete in such tenders. Additionally, businesses that can meet specific location requirements, serving patients registered with a GP in Halton, Cheshire West, St Helens, Warrington, or Wirral, may find further opportunity for expansion. The contract fosters a competitive environment for SMEs capable of delivering high-quality health services, underscoring the potential for industry collaboration and establishing strategic partnerships with public health bodies.

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Notice Title

Community Vasectomy services in Halton, Cheshire, St Helens, Warrington & Wirral

Notice Description

Local community vasectomy services providing a complete patient pathway within a community based setting.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB have awarded a contract via Direct Award B to deliver Community Vasectomy services in Halton, Cheshire West, Warrington and Wirral Places. The contract has started on 1st April 2026 and will expire 31st March 2027. The estimated contract value of PS547,257 is not guaranteed and payment will be made based on activity undertaken / cost per case tariff. 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-068d0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038706-2026
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
£547,257 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20261 weeks 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
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
TLD61 Warrington, TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester, TLD71 East Merseyside, TLD74 Wirral

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRIDGEWATER FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES

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