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title: "NHS Healthchecks - Southport and Formby PCN (management for 14 GP practices)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0685bd"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-17"
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# NHS Healthchecks - Southport and Formby PCN (management for 14 GP practices)

Buyer: SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0685bd

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## Summary

The public procurement process initiated by Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council involves the direct award of a contract to Southport and Formby Primary Care Network for managing NHS Healthchecks across 14 GP practices in the Southport and Formby area. The tender, identified by code DN810045, falls under the services category specifically designed for health services. The completion of award status as of April 2026 highlights a significant stage of the tender. This procurement decision was made following Direct Award Process B under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, without prior publication. This geographical focus spans Southport and Formby, covering regions from Central Southport, Ainsdale, and Birkdale, extending down to Formby. A key date is March 31, 2026, when the contract was signed and confirmation of award completion was marked.

This tender provides a valuable opportunity for healthcare providers, particularly those with a robust infrastructure capable of servicing large areas, to engage in substantial business growth. With a core contract valued at £363,000, potentially extending to £594,000, the financial implications are significant. The partnership with Southport and Formby Health Ltd as the supplier ensures that businesses specialising in collaborative health services can benefit from a fully operational infrastructure, involving a network supporting approximately 128,000 patients. This opportunity is suited for large scale health service providers with capacity to collaborate with multiple GP practices and manage NHS frameworks effectively within the specified region.

## Notice

This is a direct award to Southport and Formby Primary Care Network via Direct Award Process B of the The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This award follows the successful pilot of a GP based model of NHS Healthchecks commissioned by Sefton Public Health to be delivered by Sefton's Primary Care Networks (PCN). 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. Breakdown of estimated costs: Core contract (2 years): PS363,000 Including optional extensions: PS594,000

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This is a direct award to Southport and Formby Primary Care Network via Direct Award Process B of the The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This award follows the successful pilot of a GP based model of NHS Healthchecks commissioned by Sefton Public Health to be delivered by Sefton's Primary Care Networks (PCN). 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. Breakdown of estimated costs: Core contract (2 years): PS363,000 Including optional extensions: PS594,000 No conflicts or potential conflicts of interest have been declared Award decision-makers: The Cabinet Members of Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council Additional information: This is a direct award to Southport and Formby Primary Care Network via Direct Award Process B of the The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

### 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/035383-2026 |
| 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 | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 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 | £594,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SEFTON METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BOOTLE |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L20 7AE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD73 Sefton |
| Local authority | Sefton |
| Electoral ward | Linacre |
| Westminster constituency | Bootle |
| Delivery location | TLD73 Sefton |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 17 Apr 2026 at 15:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035383-2026

## Notice URLs

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

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