Citizen Advice Bureau Macmillan Benefits Advice and Welfare Service (Cancer) in Warrington

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has engaged in a procurement process for the Citizen Advice Bureau Macmillan Benefits Advice and Welfare Service, focusing on cancer support in Warrington. The procurement falls under the industry category of health services, specifically aimed at providing timely benefits advice and financial support for cancer-affected individuals. This contract has been awarded through the Provider Selection Regime under the Health Care Services Regulations 2023 and involves a direct award to the incumbent provider, effective from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.

The process was not bound by the Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and no call for competition was published. The key decision-making criteria included social value, access improvement, health inequality reduction, and service sustainability. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health services and those adept at navigating complex benefit systems, as it caters to the critical support needs of cancer patients.

Companies offering innovative and high-quality advisory services, with capabilities in financial and welfare assistance, can leverage this procurement to establish or strengthen their presence in the public health sector. The contract invites service providers who can deliver unique value, integrate effectively within the community, and drive social equity, making it an attractive proposition for businesses aiming to align with these outcomes and expand their influence in the health services sector within the Warrington region.