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title: "Healthcare Planner - New Development of Leighton Hospital"
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buyer: "MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Healthcare Planner - New Development of Leighton Hospital

Buyer: MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a7d7c6c-e0c6-43b3-90b9-7e3e2068f2c4

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## Summary

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) has awarded a contract for Healthcare Planning Services as part of the new development of Leighton Hospital in Crewe, United Kingdom. This tender, now at the award stage, aims to cover RIBA stages 2 to 3 of the new hospital build, with the potential for extension beyond RIBA stage 3. The procurement process involved a selective method via a mini competition under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement, specifically Lot 9 for the North West Region. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 8th March 2024, and the contract period from 1st May 2024 to 30th May 2025. The awarded contract, valued at GBP 125,517.28, is with ARCHUS LIMITED, a supplier identified as an SME.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare planning and administrative healthcare services. Companies with experience in NEC4 Professional Services Contracts, particularly those operating within the North West Region, will find this project aligns well with their expertise. Given the focus on SMEs and VCSEs, smaller enterprises and social ventures are encouraged to partake, fostering business growth within their sectors. This contract not only offers a significant financial return but also positions firms to be integral to a major healthcare infrastructure project, potentially leading to further opportunities within the NHS and related government frameworks.

## Notice

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (MCHFT) is in the initial stages of a new project to construct a new hospital, which will replace the existing Leighton Hospital. As part of the programme, MCHFT requires Healthcare Planning Services covering RIBA stages 2 to 3 of the New Leighton Hospital build, who will provide the service of a Healthcare Planner based on the NEC4 Professional Services Contract (PSC) subject to MCHFT A1 PSC Z Clauses. A mini competition was undertaken under the NHS SBS Healthcare Planning Construction Consultancy and Ancillary Services Framework Agreement (SBS10190), Lot 9 Healthcare Planner, North West Region. A Capability Assessment took place prior to the Invitation to Tender and the top 5 shortlisted bidders were invited to the Invitation to Tender phase. The initial term of the appointment is for the completion of RIBA stages 2 to 3. MCHFT reserves the right to extend the contract for the Healthcare Planning Consultant beyond RIBA stage 3 without the need for a further procurement exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c80ae5ba-e234-4a94-9e34-6749785885a6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2024 - 30 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,517 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £125,517 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CREWE |
| Post town | Crewe |
| Postcode | CW1 4TQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD62 Cheshire East |
| Local authority | Cheshire East |
| Electoral ward | Leighton |
| Westminster constituency | Crewe and Nantwich |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ARCHUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75122000 - Administrative healthcare services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2024 at 09:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c80ae5ba-e234-4a94-9e34-6749785885a6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c80ae5ba-e234-4a94-9e34-6749785885a6
  3rd October 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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