Acute Secondary Care Services/Community Services in Cheshire and Merseyside

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has concluded a procurement process for acute secondary care and community services in Cheshire and Merseyside, under the title "Acute Secondary Care Services/Community Services in Cheshire and Merseyside." This procurement relates to the health services industry, identified by the CPV code 85100000. The award was made on 19th November 2024, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, exempting it from the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

The contract, valued at £183,068,131 annually, commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to expire on 31st March 2026. The procurement used a direct award method without a prior call for competition and was awarded to East Cheshire NHS Trust. Services will be rendered across Cheshire East and encompass a range of medical care facets, from critical care to outpatient services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services and related support, as it involves handling substantial contracts in a critical sector. Given the scale and scope of health service delivery outlined in this award, companies capable of providing integrated healthcare solutions, local service delivery, and innovative medical services would find this an ideal opportunity for growth. The procurement method, focusing on direct award due to the absence of alternative service providers, suggests a stable and trusting relationship with the selected supplier, paving the way for long-term business partnerships in the health sector.

Businesses that can align with these service needs, especially in diagnostic and therapeutic services, would be well-suited to compete for future related procurements.