National Framework for the Provision of Asset and Contract Lifecycle Management Services

Description: In 2022, the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service established a National Framework Agreement for asset lifecycle contract management services to facilitate improvements in organisational efficiency which may otherwise have been overlooked under a fragmented approach to contract management. This framework has provided a targeted end to end outsourced lifecycle contract management solution spanning procurement, contract management and service delivery management. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust's Commercial Procurement Service now wishes to establish a new framework to enable and support continued asset and contract lifecycle management within the NHS and wider public sector. The purpose of this Framework is to enable a provider to increase efficiency against traditional contract letting and management methods, whilst maintaining or improving high standards of delivery.

Summary: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is actively pursuing the development of a new National Framework for the Provision of Asset and Contract Lifecycle Management Services. This procurement, conducted via an open procedure, aims to enhance organisational efficiency by providing comprehensive outsourced contract management solutions, covering procurement, contract management, and service delivery management. The contract, commencing on 23rd March 2026, is valued at £12 million and seeks engagement from diverse sectors across the UK, including Guernsey, the Isle of Man, and Jersey. The tender phase concludes with submissions due by 16th February 2026, paving the way for an award decision by 6th March 2026. The framework will have a contract period extending to 22nd March 2028, with potential extensions up to a maximum of four years.

Young Carers Service 2026

Description: Please visit www.the-chest.org.uk for full details and tender pack.

Summary: The procurement process titled "Young Carers Service 2026" is being conducted by Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, focusing on health and social work services. This open procedure tender is currently in the tender stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd February 2026. The service will be delivered in England, United Kingdom, with a contract period from 22nd February 2026 to 30th June 2028. The tender's estimated value is £388,125, with a minimum value of £207,000.

Young Carers Service 2026

Description: Young Carers Service -(light touch regime) Full details of the service can be found in the documents issued via The Chest www.the-chest.org.uk

Summary: The Cheshire West and Chester Council has initiated a tender for the "Young Carers Service 2026", falling under the health and social work services category. As a part of a light touch regime, the open competition is active in several UK regions, including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK. The submission deadline is set for 2nd February 2026, with the enquiry period ending on 26th January 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase, and the process is executed under the "Below threshold - open competition" criteria. The main procurement category is services, with total funding of £388,125 for the gross amount of £465,750.

Soft Market Testing - TfC Programme Management Platform

Description: Soft Market Testing - Trees for Climate Programme Management Platform. Please find the advert details and attached document published on the Chest: www.the-chest.org.uk.

Summary: Cheshire West and Chester Council is conducting a procurement process in the planning stage for the "Soft Market Testing - TfC Programme Management Platform" under the IT services and software packages industry category. The procurement focuses on services related to software and IT systems, with specific interest in consulting, development, Internet, and support. This tender is showcased as part of a preliminary market engagement, with the due date for engagements scheduled for 26 January 2026. Located in Ellesmere Port, UK, this opportunity is intended for businesses within the region, and the initial contract period is set between 10 January to 26 January 2026.

Provision of Insourced and Outsourced Clinical Services Framework (Framework Reopening)

Description: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The aim of this Framework is to provide Relevant Authorities with fully compliant solutions which supplement the delivery of patient care by Relevant Authorities in line with the NHS' core Key Performance Indicators and standards. The Framework has two Lots. Lot 1 Insourced Clinical Services Lot 2 Outsourced Clinical Services Insourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on the premises of the contracting Relevant Authority and may use that organisation's equipment. Outsourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on premises owned or operated by the Provider. Insourced and Outsourced Services will include the full range of Surgical and Medical specialties and sub-specialties. The specialties and sub-specialties are those listed by the various Surgical and Medical (read more...)

Summary: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has initiated a procurement process for a framework concerning the "Provision of Insourced and Outsourced Clinical Services", categorized under hospital services. This framework aims to enhance the delivery of patient care across the NHS by supplementing in-house capabilities with both insourced and outsourced clinical services. The procurement process is under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and focuses on regions covering the entirety of England and Wales. The procurement stage is complete, with contracts signed on 13 January 2026. Key dates include a standstill period lasting until 26 January 2026. The approximate lifetime value of this framework is projected to be £1 billion, covering a full range of surgical and medical specialties.

Provision of Insourced and Outsourced Clinical Services Framework

Description: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The relevant Tender Notice was 2025/S 000-016528 with OCID ocds-h6vhtk-05065a The awarding of this framework agreement 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 and The Procurement Regulations 2024 d o 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 midnight at the end of 22 August 2025 to info@coch-cps.co.uk. This framework agreement has not yet been formally concluded; this notice serves as an intention to establish the framework agreement under the PSR. The award decision makers were two Senior (read more...)

Summary: The public procurement process involves the Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as the buying organisation. The tender titled "Provision of Insourced and Outsourced Clinical Services Framework" falls under the health services industry category, with a focus on offering comprehensive solutions to support the delivery of patient care. Geographically, it covers regions within the United Kingdom, specifically those marked as UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK, and UKL. Currently in the award stage, this procurement process follows a limited procurement method, conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) defined by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The framework agreement is set to run until 31 August 2029, with a standstill period active until midnight, 22 August 2025, where representations by providers need to be submitted.

Soft Market Testing - E-magazines

Description: Soft Market Testing - E-magazines Please find attached document published on the Chest - www.the-chest.org.uk

Summary: The procurement process titled "Soft Market Testing - E-magazines" is being managed by Cheshire West and Chester Council, a sub-central government authority in the UK. The planned procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting library services. The process is currently in the planning stage, with the contracting period set to begin on 24th December 2025 and conclude by 19th January 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the market engagement notice prior to this deadline, bringing attention to the council’s interest in exploring options for e-magazine services within the specified time frame.

Soft Market Testing - E-Newspapers

Description: Soft Market Testing - E-Newspapers Please find attached document on the Chest - www.the-chest.org.uk

Summary: Cheshire West and Chester Council is initiating a procurement process, currently in the planning stage, for the "Soft Market Testing - E-Newspapers" tender in the services category. This opportunity is targeted at suppliers interested in providing library services, as classified under CPV code 92511000. The procurement is taking place in Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom, with key engagement activities scheduled until 19 January 2026. A preliminary market engagement notice has been published, and interested parties may refer to the details posted on the Chest portal. The tender is governed by the legal framework established in the UKPGA 2023/54.

Crisis Cafes for Crewe and Macclesfield

Description: Provision of Crisis Cafes in Crewe and Macclesfield

Summary: The procurement process initiated by the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust involves the provision of Crisis Cafes in Crewe and Macclesfield, located in the region of UKD. This opportunity falls under the health services category with an estimated value of £3,372,245. The process is currently at the tender stage and is being conducted through an open procedure, which ensures broad accessibility for interested parties. The submission deadline is set for 9th January 2026, with the contract expected to commence on 1st April 2026 and extend until 31st March 2031. Bids must be submitted electronically by the specified deadline, with adherence to the language requirements in English.

Integrated Wellbeing - PSR

Description: Service consists of : Adult Tier 2 Weight Management Service Falls Prevention Service Stop Smoking Service

Summary: The procurement process for the "Integrated Wellbeing - PSR" contract is managed by the Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, a regional authority operating from Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom (UKD6). This contract, classified under the Health and Social Work Services industry category (CPV: 85000000), follows the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023. The contract, valued at approximately £2,600,000, was awarded on 22nd December 2025, with services expected to be provided from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030. The procurement was conducted via a direct award process without prior publication, focusing on community health services.