Acute Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgery Services in Cheshire and Merseyside

The Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has concluded an award procedure for the provision of acute orthopaedic and spinal surgery services, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This procurement falls outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and was conducted via a direct award to Pioneer Healthcare Limited, with the contract valued at £857,284 based on activity undertaken. The service, which started on 1st April 2024 and will end on 31st March 2025, seeks to provide specialised healthcare to patients within the Cheshire and Merseyside regions of the UK, specifically classified under CPV code 85100000 for health services.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses focusing on health services, particularly those with expertise in orthopaedics and neurosurgery. Companies capable of delivering high-quality healthcare services and operating cost-effectively are well-suited to benefit from such procurement opportunities. Although the current award was made directly without a prior call for competition, understanding the requirements and operations within regional healthcare frameworks like the Provider Selection Regime could position businesses for future engagements in this sector.