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title: "Provision of Specialist Clinical and Diagnostic Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-054910"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
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# Provision of Specialist Clinical and Diagnostic Services

Buyer: MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-054910

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## Summary

The recent procurement process for the "Provision of Specialist Clinical and Diagnostic Services" was overseen by Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, located in Liverpool (UKD7). This process falls under the health and social work services category, which is part of the services industry. The contract was awarded to the University Hospitals of Liverpool Group on 1 April 2025, after the evaluation criteria were based on a quality criterion with no realistic alternative provider. The contract is valued at approximately £615,399 and is set for a duration of 12 months. This procurement was conducted through the Direct Award Process A, under the Provider Selection Regime Regulations, highlighting a justified direct award due to the absence of a viable alternative provider.

This tender represents substantial opportunities for growth for businesses in the health service sector, particularly those offering specialised clinical and diagnostic services. Organisations that are capable of forming strategic partnerships with public health entities like Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust can benefit significantly. Large-scale health service providers are especially well-suited to compete for such contracts due to the scale and scope of services required. Companies with a strong track record in delivering high-quality service within the healthcare sector can leverage these opportunities to expand their market presence and establish long-term relationships with public health institutions.

## Notice

Provision of Clinical and Diagnostic Services to the patients of MCFT

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust (MCFT) has awarded a contract to University Hospitals of Liverpool Group (UHLG), Prescot Street, Liverpool, L7 8XP for the provision of specialist clinical and diagnostic services for patients and service users of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. The contract value is approximately PS615,399. MCFT is currently in contract with UHLG for these services. The contract commenced 01 April 2025 for a period of 12 months. The contract was awarded in accordance with the Provider Selection Regime Regulations under Direct Award Process A where there is an existing provider for the services and there is no realistic alternative to the current provider. The Senior Leadership Team of Community, Mental Health and Secure Divisions have made the decision for the award of this contract. No conflicts of interest have been identified and this has been recorded in line with Trust policy.

### 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. The Senior Leadership Team of Community, Mental Health and Secure Divisions have made the decision for the award of this contract. No conflicts of interest have been identified and this has been recorded in line with Trust policy.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032525-2025 |
| 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 | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £615,399 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L34 1PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD71 East Merseyside |
| Local authority | Knowsley |
| Electoral ward | St Michaels |
| Westminster constituency | Knowsley |
| Delivery location | TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERSEY WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2025 at 10:25 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032525-2025
- 16 Jun 2025 at 09:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032507-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.merseycare.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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