{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-065f91-2026-03-16T15:48:16Z", "date": "2026-03-16T15:48:16Z", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-065f91", "description": "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 decision makers by midnight on the 12th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. In accordance with the onboarding process the Mid Cheshire Hospital team has identified a suitable provider to deliver palliative care for patients in Cheshire West and East. The decision to on board the provider was made via the internal governance process and is satisfied it will deliver the immediate clinical needs of a patient. The decision to award was made in line with the conflict-of-interest policy. 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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 midnight on the 12th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR", "amendments": [ { "id": "1", "unstructuredChanges": [ { "newValue": { "text": "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. This contract has now been formally awarded using Most Suitable Provider. The date of contract award is 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027 with the option to extend for a further 2 years. The indicative lifetime value of the contract is PS9,606,144. 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