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Sub-contract for Cheshire and Merseyside adult secure services (male low secure mental illness and male step-down)

MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust focuses on the subcontract for adult secure services in Cheshire and Merseyside. The title of the project is "Sub-contract for Cheshire and Merseyside adult secure services (male low secure mental illness and male step-down)" within the hospital services industry category. This project serves the healthcare sector with services delivered under a block contract arrangement by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP). The procurement stage is in the Award phase, with the contract having been formally awarded as of 30th June 2026. The contract extends from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 with a contract value of £7,000,000. The strategic approach used was a direct award under a limited procurement method, specifically Process C of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare service providers, specifically those who specialize in mental health and secure inpatient care. Businesses within the domain of mental health services, particularly those with experience in providing hospital services, could benefit from engaging in such contracts. The contract aims to provide stable and predictable capacity and activity, ensuring continuity of care and financial stability within the NHS framework. This procurement is crucial for entities involved in integrated care pathways, allowing them to collaborate within the broader Lead Provider Collaborative. Companies looking to expand their footprint in NHS service provision and those capable of meeting high-quality standards will find this tender particularly suitable, driving potential growth and establishing robust partnerships with NHS trusts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sub-contract for Cheshire and Merseyside adult secure services (male low secure mental illness and male step-down)

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of adult secure mental health services for patients from Cheshire and Merseyside, delivered by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) in line with nationally agreed NHS contracts and service specifications. The services are commissioned under a block contract arrangement, providing a defined level of clinical activity and capacity to meet anticipated system demand and support delivery of the secure care pathway across the Lead Provider Collaborative.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the provision of adult secure mental health services for patients from Cheshire and Merseyside, delivered by Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP) in line with nationally agreed NHS contracts and service specifications. The service includes the delivery of secure inpatient care and associated clinical support, providing assessment, treatment and recovery-focused interventions to support patients within the secure care pathway. Services are commissioned under a block contract arrangement, providing a defined level of capacity and activity to meet anticipated system demand, support patient flow, and ensure continuity of care across the Lead Provider Collaborative. The Authority intends to award a contract to the existing provider, Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). The contract will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The approximate total lifetime value of the contract is PS7,000,000 (excluding VAT).

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by Monday 29 June 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b630
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062329-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£7,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20264 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L34 1PJ
Postcode Area
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Knowsley
Electoral Ward
St Michaels
Westminster Constituency
Knowsley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Further Information

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