Award

Community Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Services in Knowsley

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Award

29 Apr 2026 at 11:25

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Community Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) services in Knowsley. This contract is part of the Provider Selection Regime established under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and does not fall within the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement stage is classified as 'award', with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and set to expire on 31st March 2027. The service aims to provide diagnosis, treatment, and support specifically targeted at patients registered with a Knowsley Place GP. The procurement method is identified as ‘limited’ and involves an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, making use of Direct Award B.

This tender presents a ripe opportunity for businesses specialising in health services to engage in a secured contract under the NHS framework, allowing for stable and predictable growth. Organisations similar to SK Health (Knowsley) Ltd, which is an SME, are ideal contenders given their expertise in specific healthcare fields and established presence within the community. With the focus on quality criteria such as patient choice being paramount (accounting for 99% of the award criteria), businesses offering high-quality patient services will be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes in the future, especially those targeting regional health services and aiming for reputational growth within the local NHS infrastructure.

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Notice Title

Community Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) Services in Knowsley

Notice Description

This is community Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) services, offering diagnosis, treatment and support for the population covered.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Finance, Investment and Resource Committee (FIRC) have awarded a contract via Direct Award B to deliver Community Ear Nose and Throat (ENT) services in Knowsley Place. The contract started on 1st April 2026 and will expire on 31st March 2027. The contract value of PS68,596 is not guaranteed as an activity based contract. This is a existing service being provided by a 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-068de5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039138-2026
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
£68,596 Under £100K

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
TLD71 East Merseyside

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SK HEALTH (KNOWSLEY

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