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LIVERPOOL ZOES PLACE - BABY HOSPICE - LIVERPOOL

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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30 Apr 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has completed a procurement process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, specifically for hospice, palliative, and end-of-life care services. The awarded contract, titled "LIVERPOOL ZOES PLACE - BABY HOSPICE - LIVERPOOL," pertains to health services and spans the region of Cheshire & Merseyside (UKD72). The contract commenced on 1 April 2026 and is set to expire on 31 March 2027, with the total value being £237,245. The procurement method used was direct award without prior publication, in line with the regulations that do not apply the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This stage of the process has concluded with an award to Liverpool Zoe's Place, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in West Derby, Liverpool.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those offering niche services in hospice and palliative care. SMEs with expertise in providing high-quality care services could find such contracts lucrative, as they align with direct procurement methods where specific expertise is required, and competitive bidding is not applicable. Additionally, businesses already operating in or wishing to expand into the Cheshire and Merseyside region may find similar tenders advantageous for growth. The well-defined scope and generous funding contribute to a focused business expansion strategy for entities capable of delivering specialised health services effectively.

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Notice Title

LIVERPOOL ZOES PLACE - BABY HOSPICE - LIVERPOOL

Notice Description

Hospice, Palliative and End of Life Care Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to the hospice, palliative and end of life care services provider across Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will expire on the 31st March 2027 with an estimated annual contract value of PS237,245. (Made up as follows NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB value PS73,245 and NHS England Hospice Grant now ringfenced and devolved via NHS C&M ICB PS164,000).

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-068efe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039733-2026
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
£237,245 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 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
TLD72 Liverpool

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LIVERPOOL ZOE'S PLACE

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