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title: "NHS Health Check Programme Pilot - Southport and Fornby PCN (management for 14 GP practices)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a859"
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published: "2025-10-03"
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# NHS Health Check Programme Pilot - Southport and Fornby PCN (management for 14 GP practices)

Buyer: SEFTON COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a859

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## Summary

The Sefton Council has awarded a contract for the NHS Health Check Programme Pilot to Southport and Formby Primary Care Network (PCN), consisting of 14 GP practices covering regions from northern Southport to Formby. This £120,000 service contract under the CPV code 85100000 for health services commenced on 6th January 2025 and will run for 12 months. The procurement process was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime via a Direct Award Process B without prior publication for competition. This initiative, led by Sefton's Primary Care Networks and Sefton Public Health, aims to enhance healthcare services in the UKD73 region, focusing on supporting approximately 128,000 patients.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in medical and healthcare services, especially those with existing infrastructure to support large-scale primary care operations. Companies well-versed in the Provider Selection Regime and capable of delivering high-quality healthcare solutions efficiently may find this award substantial to further enhance their presence in the regional health services sector. Partnering with institutions such as Southport and Formby Health Ltd offers a robust opportunity for collaboration and development in delivering healthcare services across the Sefton region.

## Notice

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract award notice following Direct Award Process B. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This is a pilot of a GP based model of NHS Healthchecks commissioned by Sefton Public Health to be delivered by Sefton's Primary Care Networks (PCN). The direct award is to Southport and Formby Primary Care Network for a period of 12 months commencing from 6th January 2025. Southport and Formby Primary Care Network (PCN) comprises all 14 GP practices working together to support approximately 128,000 patients within our geographical area. This area spans from the northern parts of Southport, including Central Southport, Ainsdale, and Birkdale, extending down to Formby in the south. The PCN partners with Southport and Formby Health Ltd, the GP Federation, which provides essential infrastructure, including managing legal contracts on behalf of the PCN. A separate award will be made to South Sefton Primary Care Network to support patients in their own geographical area.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract award notice following Direct Award Process B. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 do not apply to this award. This is a pilot of a GP based model of NHS Healthchecks commissioned by Sefton Public Health to be delivered by Sefton's Primary Care Networks (PCN). The direct award is to Southport and Formby Primary Care Network for a period of 12 months commencing from 6th January 2025. Southport and Formby Primary Care Network (PCN) comprises all 14 GP practices working together to support approximately 128,000 patients within our geographical area. This area spans from the northern parts of Southport, including Central Southport, Ainsdale, and Birkdale, extending down to Formby in the south. The PCN partners with Southport and Formby Health Ltd, the GP Federation, which provides essential infrastructure, including managing legal contracts on behalf of the PCN. A separate award will be made to South Sefton Primary Care Network to support patients in their own geographical area. No conflicts or potential conflicts of interest have been declared Award decision-makers: The Cabinet Members of Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) contract award notice following Direct Award Process B. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 (PSR). For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Procurement Act 2023 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/062344-2025 |
| 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 | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 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 | £120,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 3NJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Derby |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD73 Sefton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTHPORT AND FORMBY HEALTHLIMITED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 3 Oct 2025 at 18:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062344-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.sefton.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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