Award

Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community services

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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30 Apr 2026 at 13:29

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the provision of mental health, learning disability, and community services, which commenced on 1st April 2026 and will continue until 31st March 2027. The contract, which is governed by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, was granted to Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust through a Provider Selection Regime without prior publication of a call for competition, as part of a limited procurement method. This award decision was approved by the Finance, Investment, Resources Committee on 18th November 2025, with no conflicts of interest reported. The contract holds a significant value of £487,592,276 annually, with a contribution of £100,000 from Sefton Council, covering services for patients registered with a GP in Cheshire and Merseyside.

This procurement opportunity creates substantial growth prospects for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those adept at delivering comprehensive mental health, learning disability, and community physical health services. Given the scale and scope of this contract, it suits large healthcare providers capable of offering extensive service networks across the Cheshire and Merseyside regions. Companies in the healthcare sector looking to enhance their service offerings or expand their geographical footprint might find this contract beneficial for strategic growth and consolidation in the region.

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Notice Title

Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community services

Notice Description

The provider delivers services related to Mental Health, Learning Disability and Community Physical Health.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to the main provider of mental health and learning disability and community services 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 PS487,592,276. Associate to the contract estimated annual contract value Sefton Council PS100,000

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-068f6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039983-2026
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
£487,692,276 £100M-£1B

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
TLD7 Merseyside

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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