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title: "Lifting Response Service in Sefton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066d56"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
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# Lifting Response Service in Sefton

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066d56

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Lifting Response Service in Sefton" has been conducted by the NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board. This contract falls under the health services category, providing aid for Sefton patients who have experienced falls and require assistance without clinical intervention. The service is part of the two-hour Urgent Community Response in Sefton, UK. The key procurement stage is the contract award, which was confirmed on 1st April 2026 and lasts until 31st March 2027, with an annual value of £55,763.44. The procurement was carried out using a direct award process, specifically under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) without the application of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

This tender opens opportunities for existing health service providers looking to expand their portfolio in urgent response services. Suitable businesses are those with a focus on health services, particularly those with capabilities in providing rapid response services to patients in non-critical health situations. The contract reflects a strong emphasis on social value, reducing health inequalities, and service sustainability, meaning businesses with expertise in these areas, as well as those that have a proven track record with similar existing contracts, are well-positioned to succeed. The involvement of Progress Housing Association Limited as a supplier underscores the potential for businesses operating within or collaborating with larger health service entities to engage in such valuable contracts.

## Notice

This is a lifting response service for Sefton registered patients, meeting the needs of those who have fallen in their usual place of residence, have called 999 or alerted via a falls pendant alarm and do not appear to have an injury that requires a clinical intervention from a Health Care Professional, but is unable to recover themselves from the floor. This service is delivered as part of 2 hour Urgent Community Response (UCR) in Sefton.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - Sefton Place intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver Lifting Response Service in Sefton. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS55,763.44

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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 publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority within 8 working days. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR'.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071379-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,763 |

## 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 | TLD73 Sefton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PROGRESS HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED T/A PROGRESS LIFELINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 15:13 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071379-2026
- 18 Mar 2026 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024519-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
- https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/
- https://www.progressgroup.org.uk/

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