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 is overseeing the procurement process titled "Provision of Insourced and Outsourced Clinical Services Framework (Framework Reopening)." This tender, within the hospital services industry category, seeks to establish a framework to provide clinical services that complement NHS core standards. This framework includes two lots: Lot 1 for insourced services, offered directly on the premises of the contracting authority, and Lot 2 for outsourced services, delivered at the provider's location. The framework agreement, concluded on 15 December 2025, will remain effective until 31 August 2029, spanning multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, and others. It is part of a Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025.

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.

Short breaks for children

Description: Cheshire West and Chester Council invites organisations who provide weekend, holiday or after school club sessions to children or young people with SEND to a collaborative workshop focused on shaping the future of short breaks services across the borough. The session will begin with a welcome and introduction, followed by interactive workshops where we'll explore how short breaks can be delivered in partnership with the local authority to meet the evolving needs of our families. This is a valuable opportunity to share ideas, discuss challenges, and co-design a person-centred, innovative short breaks offer for CWAC. We are interested in meeting with providers to help us explore a new offer for the borough.

Summary: Cheshire West and Chester Council is planning a procurement process focused on providing short breaks for children across their borough. The process is currently in the planning stage with a significant emphasis on engaging organisations that offer weekend, holiday, or after-school sessions for children or young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The initial engagement event is scheduled for 19th January, with further updates available to interested parties through direct communication or the Chest portal. This tender will be executed under the legal framework established by the UKPGA 2023/54, with procurement targeting health and social work services, more specifically, short break services. The anticipated contract period spans from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2030, with potential renewals extending up to March 31, 2032. The contract value is expected to be approximately £3.2 million GBP, with services being delivered primarily within the UKD63 region.

Sector Evidence Base and Investor Ready Narratives

Description: Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington (ECW), a council-owned organisation, works alongside elected leaders to make the region the healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive, and growing place in the country. We collaborate with the three local councils, industry leaders, and community partners to shape economic and transport strategies, deliver skills training and business support, and ensure that the voice of business is heard in local decision-making. Through its Marketing Cheshire division, ECW also champions the region as an outstanding place to live, work, invest, study, and visit. Working in collaboration with local government, businesses, educational institutes and other public, private and community sector organisations, we keep Cheshire and Warrington firmly on the map. This procurement exercise is being conducted as a below threshold open tender. The tender documents comprise this ITT (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process initiated by Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington, a public undertaking operating from Winsford, United Kingdom, focuses on the "Sector Evidence Base and Investor Ready Narratives" project. This tender falls within the business services industry, specifically targeting areas such as law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. As an open procedure, it invites interested parties to contribute to developing sector evidence and investment content for Cheshire's economic and investment growth. Bidders must submit proposals before 19th January 2026, following the enquiry period that ends on 7th January 2026. The procurement stage is currently in the tender phase with an anticipated project award by 23rd January 2026, leading to the project's start on 27th January 2026.

Sector Evidence Base and Investor Ready Narratives

Description: Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington (ECW), a council-owned organisation, works alongside elected leaders to make the region the healthiest, most sustainable, inclusive, and growing place in the country. We collaborate with the three local councils, industry leaders, and community partners to shape economic and transport strategies, deliver skills training and business support, and ensure that the voice of business is heard in local decision-making. Through its Marketing Cheshire division, ECW also champions the region as an outstanding place to live, work, invest, study, and visit. Working in collaboration with local government, businesses, educational institutes and other public, private and community sector organisations, we keep Cheshire and Warrington firmly on the map. Cheshire and Warrington is on the government's devolution priority programme, expected to form a new Combined Authority in (read more...)

Summary: Enterprise Cheshire and Warrington (ECW), a council-owned organisation, is inviting tenders for a project titled "Sector Evidence Base and Investor Ready Narratives". This initiative focuses on the creation of sector evidence bases and investment content for high-growth industries in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with documentation published on 19th December 2025. The open procurement procedure runs until 19th January 2026, and services are expected to commence from 26th January 2026 and conclude by 30th April 2026. This initiative falls under the business services category, particularly law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, classified under CPV code 79000000.

Laundry service

Description: Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation trust requires a full laundry service for the trust requirements. Additional information: To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Summary: The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a comprehensive laundry service for its requirements, as part of an open procurement process. Businesses interested in this opportunity are encouraged to express interest and apply via the Atamis e-sourcing portal, with operations spanning numerous regions, including the British Overseas Territories and Channel Islands, among others. This tender is classified under laundry-management services, with a notable contract value ranging from £1,000,000 to £10,000,000 GBP. The tender period is ending on the 23rd of January 2026, and the contract is set to commence from the 1st of April 2026, lasting until the 30th of March 2031.