Acute Visiting and Wellbeing Service in Cheshire West

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is in the process of awarding a contract under the Provider Selection Regime, with the intention to award an Acute Visiting and Wellbeing Service in Cheshire West. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically health services, and is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The process is at the award stage, having been approved by the Procurement Decisions Review Group on 19th March 2025.

The contract, valued at £372,894.23, commenced on 23rd May 2024 and will conclude on 31st March 2025. The service supports the reduction in ambulance conveyance and Emergency Department attendances, ultimately promoting cost savings and an improved provision for primary care. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those specialising in improving access to healthcare, reducing inequalities, and promoting service sustainability and innovation.

This contract is ideal for well-established organisations with a track record in delivering similar services and who are adept at integrating innovative solutions into healthcare delivery. The procurement method used was limited, meaning the award was made without prior publication of a call for competition, and the selected provider is the Primary Care Cheshire Community Interest Company. Businesses seeking to grow in the healthcare sector, particularly those with a large scale of operation, may find collaborating with contracting authorities like NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board to be highly beneficial for strategic business growth.