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title: "Acute Secondary Care Services/Community Services in Cheshire and Merseyside"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050abd"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050abd.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2025-04-30"
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# Acute Secondary Care Services/Community Services in Cheshire and Merseyside

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050abd

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## Summary

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has concluded a procurement process for acute secondary care and community services in Cheshire and Merseyside, under the title "Acute Secondary Care Services/Community Services in Cheshire and Merseyside." This procurement relates to the health services industry, identified by the CPV code 85100000. The award was made on 19th November 2024, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, exempting it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The contract, valued at £183,068,131 annually, commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to expire on 31st March 2026. The procurement used a direct award method without a prior call for competition and was awarded to East Cheshire NHS Trust. Services will be rendered across Cheshire East and encompass a range of medical care facets, from critical care to outpatient services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services and related support, as it involves handling substantial contracts in a critical sector. Given the scale and scope of health service delivery outlined in this award, companies capable of providing integrated healthcare solutions, local service delivery, and innovative medical services would find this an ideal opportunity for growth. The procurement method, focusing on direct award due to the absence of alternative service providers, suggests a stable and trusting relationship with the selected supplier, paving the way for long-term business partnerships in the health sector. Businesses that can align with these service needs, especially in diagnostic and therapeutic services, would be well-suited to compete for future related procurements.

## Notice

NHS Acute Services to deliver medical care, services for children and young people, critical care, diagnostic imaging, end of life care, maternity, outpatients, surgery and urgent and emergency care. NHS Community services to deliver local, accessible services such as district nursing, therapies, phlebotomy, podiatry and treatment room care.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to the main acute secondary care and community services provider across Cheshire and Merseyside. This contract commenced on 1st April 2025 and will expire on 31st March 2026. The estimated annual contract value for NHS Cheshire and Merseyside is PS183,068,131. This contract now includes elements of service that have been delegated by NHS England. Associate information to follow by modification.

### Procurement Information

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018184-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £183,068,131 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA1 1QY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Bewsey and Whitecross |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD62 Cheshire East |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EAST CHESHIRE NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2025 at 16:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018184-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
- http://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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