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title: "MSK Rheumatologist"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0567c9"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-07-29"
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# MSK Rheumatologist

Buyer: MERSEY CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0567c9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust as the contracting authority, which awarded a contract for the provision of MSK Rheumatologist services. This contract was awarded to Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, based at Whiston Hospital, Prescot, Merseyside, under a limited procurement method without prior publication. The contract commenced on 1 April 2025 and is valued at £36,000 for a duration of 12 months. This procurement falls under the 'services' category in the health and social work services industry and was awarded at the 'award' stage, with no alternative providers identified. The procurement was conducted following the Provider Selection Regime Regulations due to the absence of realistic competitive options.

This tender presents significant opportunities for healthcare service providers specialising in MSK rheumatology. Businesses with experience in providing specialised healthcare services to NHS structures can leverage this contract to strengthen partnerships within the healthcare sector. Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, a public body governed by law, is the exclusive buyer, suggesting opportunities for subsequent contracts by demonstrating excellence in service provision. Large-scale healthcare organisations may be particularly well-suited to fulfil such contracts due to existing resources and capacity to integrate services efficiently within the NHS framework.

## Notice

Provision of an MSK Rheumatologist service for patients and service users of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust (MCFT) has awarded a contract to Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (MWL), Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 5DR for the provision of MSK Rheumatologist services for patients and service users of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. The contract value is approximately PS36,000. MCFT is currently in contract with MWL 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.

### Procurement Information

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust (MCFT) has awarded a contract to Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (MWL), Whiston Hospital, Warrington Road, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 5DR for the provision of MSK Rheumatologist services for patients and service users of Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. The contract value is approximately PS36,000. MCFT is currently in contract with MWL 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043750-2025 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 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 | £36,000 |

## 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 AND WEST LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2025 at 09:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043750-2025

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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