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Cancer Care Services across Cheshire and Merseyside

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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29 Apr 2026 at 09:34

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for Cancer Care Services across Cheshire and Merseyside has concluded with the award of a contract under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, located in Warrington, oversaw the process, which falls within the health services category. The contract, valued at approximately £276,966,000 annually, commenced on 1st April 2026 and will expire on 31st March 2027. Key stakeholders include NHS England, NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria, and NHS Greater Manchester as associate commissioners. The procurement method utilised was a Direct Award, conducted under limited procedures without prior publication, with the decision to award made on 18th November 2025 following policy conditions. The primary clinical site is based in Wirral, with services accessible across Cheshire, Merseyside, and surrounding regions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for large-scale healthcare providers capable of delivering comprehensive cancer care services. The award was granted to The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, indicating the scope of work may particularly favour organisations with established infrastructure and expertise in cancer care and regional collaborations. Given the strategic importance of the service and the substantial annual contract value, businesses aligned with public health objectives and capable of fulfilling high-quality service criteria could benefit immensely from participation. This procurement underscores a significant market opportunity for healthcare entities looking to expand their operations in the North West of England through collaboration and integrated care delivery frameworks.

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Notice Title

Cancer Care Services across Cheshire and Merseyside

Notice Description

Cancer Care services across Cheshire and Merseyside

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to the main cancer care services provider across Cheshire and Merseyside. NHS England, NHS Lancashire and South Cumbria and NHS Greater Manchester are associate commissioners to this contract. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will expire on the 31st March 2027 with a combined estimated annual contract value of PS276,966,000. Once contract values are confirmed, if different, will be published via a modification notice.

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-068da8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039015-2026
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
£276,966,000 £100M-£1B

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 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
TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD4 Lancashire, TLD6 Cheshire, TLD7 Merseyside

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE CLATTERBRIDGE CANCER CENTRE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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