Asylum seeker health assessments service in Halton

" This procurement falls within the health services industry category and is located in Daresbury, Halton, within the UK region. The contract, valued at approximately £26,000 annually, commenced on 1st April 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026. The procurement was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, using a direct award process.

This tender represents the contracting stage, following a formal Provider Selection Regime confirmation notice post the initial intention to award dated 12th December 2024. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those with experience or capability in serving asylum seeker populations. Organisations interested in expanding into the public health sector, especially those familiar with social value and service sustainability criteria, would find this contract beneficial.

The procurement process focused on key criteria such as social value, improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice, suggesting that businesses demonstrating strength in these areas could gain a competitive edge. Businesses within the UK, particularly SMEs like the successful incumbent, Primary Care 24, may find this contract aligns well with growth strategies in expanding service offerings to government healthcare initiatives.