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Adult Hearing Service (Wirral)

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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30 Apr 2026 at 15:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Adult Hearing Service (Wirral)" has reached the contract award stage. Managed by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, the contract was awarded to Mediscan Diagnostic Services Ltd under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This contract, valued nominally at £1 GBP, will provide services from 1st April 2026 until 31st March 2027, offering comprehensive hearing assessment and rehabilitation services for adults registered with a Wirral GP. This tender falls within the health services industry and utilises a direct award procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition. The regulation does not apply to the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, thereby streamlining the awarding process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, particularly those specialising in diagnostics or adult care services, as it supports business expansion into public sector contracting. Companies like Mediscan Diagnostic Services Ltd, an SME, are well-suited to compete in this arena, especially those positioned to deliver high-quality patient care and efficient service delivery. Engaging in such tenders not only facilitates growth in the public procurement market but also enhances a company's portfolio in the health services domain, potentially unlocking further business with NHS bodies across the UK.

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Notice Title

Adult Hearing Service (Wirral)

Notice Description

To provide a comprehensive service for adults registered with a Wirral GP who are experiencing hearing and communication difficulties who feel they might benefit from hearing assessment and rehabilitation including the option of trying hearing aids with aftercare and support.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Wirral Place is awarding a 1 year contract via Direct Award B to Mediscan Diagnostic Services Ltd to deliver an adult hearing service in Wirral. The contract will start on 1st April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and is a tariff based contract with no activity guaranteed. This is an 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-068fc0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040165-2026
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
£1

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
TLD74 Wirral

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDISCAN DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES

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