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title: "North West Adult Eating Disorders sub-contract between Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Priory Healthcare Limited"
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# North West Adult Eating Disorders sub-contract between Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and Priory Healthcare Limited

Buyer: CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067713

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## Summary

The Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust has concluded the contracting process for the provision of specialised adult eating disorders inpatient beds across the North West of England. This contract, valued at approximately £7,500,000, falls under the services industry category with health services being the central focus. The procurement process followed the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, employing a direct award approach; thus, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 did not apply. The contract has been awarded to Priory Healthcare Limited, with service provision scheduled from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The contract effectively commenced following the official confirmation on 11 April 2026, after the conclusion of the standstill period required in procurement processes.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for Priory Healthcare Limited, allowing them to further solidify their presence and expertise in managing highly specialised eating disorder cases. The procurement process emphasised quality, innovation, and collaboration, aspects that are pivotal in maintaining service sustainability and enhancing patient care. Businesses specialising in healthcare services that focus on mental health could seek similar opportunities, especially those with capabilities in integrating and innovating care solutions for complex conditions like eating disorders. This contract facilitates not only business expansion but also the enhancement of service provision norms, driving improvements in access and reducing health inequalities in the region.

## Notice

Specialised Adult Eating Disorders inpatient beds (CO1/S/a-Specialised Eating Disorders) for both formal and informal patients (as defined by the Mental Health Act) across the North West of England.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Priory Healthcare Limited are the existing main provider of specialist adult eating disorder inpatient beds for both formal and informal patients (as defined by the Mental Health Act) across the North West of England. They are CQC registered and meet the requirements of the NHS England Adult Eating Disorders Service Specification (CO1/S/a-Specialised Eating Disorders). The nature of the services provided by Priory Hospitals is highly specialist, requiring significant facilities and expertise to safely manage both physical and psychological aspects of eating disorders, despite the high mortality associated with these conditions. The contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award a contract to an existing provider following the PSR direct award process C. Approximate Lifetime Value of the Contract: PS7,500,000 which is indicative, as all admissions are on a cost per case basis, including any exceptional packages of care. The Service is intended to be provided from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027.

### 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 10 April 2026 to cwp.empowered-lpc@nhs.net . 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/033937-2026 |
| 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 | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 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 | £7,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CHESHIRE AND WIRRAL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | CHESTER |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH2 1BQ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Upton |
| Westminster constituency | Chester North and Neston |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLM8 West Central Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRIORY HEALTHCARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 16:03 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033937-2026
- 27 Mar 2026 at 16:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028746-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.empowerednw.nhs.uk

## Provenance

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