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title: "LIVERPOOL ZOES PLACE - BABY HOSPICE - LIVERPOOL"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068efe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD"
published: "2026-04-30"
---

# LIVERPOOL ZOES PLACE - BABY HOSPICE - LIVERPOOL

Buyer: NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068efe

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## Summary

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has completed a procurement process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, specifically for hospice, palliative, and end-of-life care services. The awarded contract, titled "LIVERPOOL ZOES PLACE - BABY HOSPICE - LIVERPOOL," pertains to health services and spans the region of Cheshire & Merseyside (UKD72). The contract commenced on 1 April 2026 and is set to expire on 31 March 2027, with the total value being £237,245. The procurement method used was direct award without prior publication, in line with the regulations that do not apply the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This stage of the process has concluded with an award to Liverpool Zoe's Place, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) located in West Derby, Liverpool.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those offering niche services in hospice and palliative care. SMEs with expertise in providing high-quality care services could find such contracts lucrative, as they align with direct procurement methods where specific expertise is required, and competitive bidding is not applicable. Additionally, businesses already operating in or wishing to expand into the Cheshire and Merseyside region may find similar tenders advantageous for growth. The well-defined scope and generous funding contribute to a focused business expansion strategy for entities capable of delivering specialised health services effectively.

## Notice

Hospice, Palliative and End of Life Care Services.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to the hospice, palliative and end of life care services provider across Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract commenced on 1st April 2026 and will expire on the 31st March 2027 with an estimated annual contract value of PS237,245. (Made up as follows NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB value PS73,245 and NHS England Hospice Grant now ringfenced and devolved via NHS C&M ICB PS164,000).

### Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039733-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Nov 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 | £237,245 |

## 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 | TLD72 Liverpool |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LIVERPOOL ZOE'S PLACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039733-2026

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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