Asylum seeker health assessments and COVID Oximetry service in Halton

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board is managing a public procurement process involving health services in Halton. The specific focus is on asylum seeker health assessments and a COVID Oximetry service, under the industry category of health services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with direct award to the incumbent provider for a one-year contract commencing on 1st April 2025 and concluding on 31st March 2026.

Located in Halton, the project is executed without the need for prior publication of a competition call as per the Provider Selection Regime Regulations 2023, with a contract value standing at £132,000 per annum. This award was confirmed on 29th April 2025. This tender presents promising opportunities for business growth, especially for health services providers with capabilities in caring for asylum seekers or specialising in remote health monitoring such as COVID Oximetry.

Businesses well-suited to compete are those within the health sector, particularly small and medium enterprises like GP Health Connect that can perform effectively under localised service delivery models and are experienced with NHS procurement or similar governmental contracts. The project encourages integration and sustainability in service provision while addressing social values and health inequalities, providing an arena for innovative health solutions and collaborations.