All Age Continuing Care Occupational Therapy Assessments in Cheshire West

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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05 Jun 2026 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract titled "All Age Continuing Care Occupational Therapy Assessments in Cheshire West" under urgent circumstances. This procurement falls within the health services category, focusing on delivering essential care to patients in Cheshire West. The contracting process was conducted as a limited procurement without prior publication due to the urgent need to address immediate patient safety risks. The award was finalised on 3rd May 2026, with the contract concluding on 30th September 2026. The total value for this short-term arrangement is £23,000, aimed at providing timely assessments and equipment necessary for eligible individuals receiving Continuing Health Care.

This award presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with expertise in occupational therapy and nursing within the public health sector. Companies capable of rapidly mobilising resources to meet immediate patient care needs would be well-positioned to leverage such contracts. The urgent nature of this procurement, bypassing typical competitive stages, suggests potential for future engagements for businesses demonstrating flexibility and proficiency in delivering healthcare services promptly during critical periods. Engaging in such contracts can serve as a strategic entry point for large healthcare providers looking to establish or expand their footprint in delivering Continuing Health Care services in the region.

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Notice Title

All Age Continuing Care Occupational Therapy Assessments in Cheshire West

Notice Description

This urgent award is to provide Independent social workers, occupational therapists and nurse practitioners working alongside All Age Continuing Care ( AACC) to complete assessments for equipment for Continuing Health Care ( CHC) eligible individuals in Cheshire West.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Cheshire West Place intend to award a 6 month contract under the grounds of urgency to provide assessments and equipment for patients eligible for All Age Continuing Healthcare ( AACC). This presents a significant patient safety risk. Without timely assessment and provision of necessary equipment, there is a high likelihood of deterioration in patients' conditions, which may lead to requirement of increased carer support, avoidable hospital admissions and increased pressure on acute services. The Contract was awarded on 3rd May 2026 and will conclude on 30th September 2026, the contract value is PS23,000. This is to address immediate service gaps and patient safety risks following withdrawal of services, whilst a review is completed to determine future commissioning arrangements.

Procurement Information

This contract has been awarded under the urgent circumstances provision of the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). 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-06aeab
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053314-2026
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
£23,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20261 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
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PERSONAL CARE CONSULTANTS

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