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Acute Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery Services in Cheshire and Merseyside

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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29 Apr 2026 at 13:16

Summary of the contracting process

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Acute Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery Services in Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract, valued at £345,655 annually, commences on 1st April 2026 and concludes on 31st March 2027. This procurement falls under the Health services category, specifically for consultant opinion, diagnostics, and treatment in orthopaedics and neurosurgery spinal services. The selection process was governed by the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, with no prior publication required for competition. The award decision was finalised on 18th November 2025, adhering to conflict of interest policies. Pioneer Healthcare Limited is the successful supplier, responsible for delivering the services across clinic and hospital locations in the North West, Yorkshire, and East Midlands regions.

This procurement offers growth opportunities for businesses engaged in healthcare provision, particularly those specialising in orthopaedics and spinal surgery. The contract's requirement for high-quality patient choice indicates a strong focus on quality service provision. Businesses experienced in health service delivery, with the capability to operate within the region and cater to NHS requirements, would be best suited to participate in similar tenders. This procurement approach, which utilised a limited method, suggests an opportunity for specialised healthcare providers to secure significant contracts without encountering extensive competitive processes.

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Notice Title

Acute Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery Services in Cheshire and Merseyside

Notice Description

The service provides consultant opinion, diagnostics and treatment for orthopaedics and neurosurgery spinal services for the population of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Warrington Place has awarded a contract via Direct Award B to deliver acute Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery services for patients registered with a GP in Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract will start on 1st April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS345,655.

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-068e19
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039245-2026
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
£345,655 £100K-£500K

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
TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PIONEER HEALTHCARE

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