Activity-based Bed Use for Cheshire and Merseyside adult secure patients

MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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19 Jun 2026 at 13:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust involves the "Activity-based Bed Use for Cheshire and Merseyside adult secure patients" under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), which follows Health Care Services Regulations 2023. This tender is classified under the hospital services category, with services being commissioned on a cost-per-case basis. The process follows a limited procurement method, eschewing prior publication of a competitive call. The intended contract award is to South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, with the contract active from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Key dates include the deadline for submissions by 2 July 2026, with the process currently positioned at the award stage. The procurement is focused on providing secure mental health and learning disability services tailored to patient needs across multiple UK regions, notably UKC to UKK.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with experience in providing secure mental health facilities. The focus on continuity of care, financial sustainability and access reduction of health inequalities highlights opportunities for providers capable of delivering high-quality, patient-centred services that ensure timely access and cost-effectiveness. Businesses that can respond to fluctuating demand and patient acuity requirements would be well-positioned to succeed under this framework. Given that the current provider is continuing the services, competitive opportunities may exist for those able to demonstrate innovative, sustainable healthcare solutions that enhance patient outcomes and optimise service delivery pathways.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Activity-based Bed Use for Cheshire and Merseyside adult secure patients

Notice Description

Activity-based commissioning of NHS secure inpatient beds, reimbursed on a cost-per-case (occupied bed day) basis, including core clinical treatment within the agreed bed day rate, with additional elements managed in line with contract pricing schedules.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the provision of adult secure mental health and learning disability and/or autism services for patients from Cheshire and Merseyside, delivered in line with nationally agreed NHS contracts and service specifications. The service includes the provision of secure inpatient care tailored to individual patient need, supporting assessment, treatment, recovery and progression through the secure care pathway. Services are commissioned on a cost-per-case basis, enabling flexibility to respond to changes in demand and patient acuity, and supporting timely access to appropriate placements. The Authority intends to award a contract to the existing provider, South West Yorkshire 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 PS0.01.

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 Thursday 2 July 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b941
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058139-2026
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

85111000 - Hospital services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jun 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20262 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
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
Post Town
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

SOUTH WEST YORKSHIRE PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Further Information

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