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title: "Befriending & Reablement for Older People in Sefton"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066d6f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# Befriending & Reablement for Older People in Sefton

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066d6f

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## Summary

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has engaged in the procurement of "Befriending & Reablement for Older People in Sefton," classified under health services. This process is governed by the Health Care Services Provider Selection Regime, distinct from the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement stage is at the award stage following the tender update on 30th April 2026 and an earlier intention to award notice issued on 18th March 2026. The services are intended to commence on 1st April 2026 in Sefton, delivering befriending and reablement services to older people. The contract is valued at £126,249 for one year, concluding on 31st March 2027.

This tender provides a vital opportunity for businesses in the health services industry that specialise in care and support for older populations. Companies with a strong track record in service integration, sustainability and innovation in health care will find this opportunity aligns well with their expertise. As this contract involves a direct award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, providers that have historically fulfilled similar roles effectively are positioned to leverage their experience. This also supports business growth by cementing relationships with influential health bodies such as the NHS, potentially leading to future opportunities in the expanding health services market.

## Notice

Befriending & Reablement services for older people residing in Sefton.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB - SeftonPlace intend to award a 1 year contract via Direct Award C to incumbent provider to deliver Befriending & Reablement for older peoples services in Sefton. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2026, expire on 31st March 2027 and has an annual contract value of PS126,249.

### 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 by withing 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/040136-2026 |
| 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 | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 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 | £126,249 |

## 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 | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 4BL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Festival Gardens |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD73 Sefton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGE CONCERN LIVERPOOL & SEFTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 15:44 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040136-2026
- 18 Mar 2026 at 12:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024555-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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