CYP Eating Disorder Service

The Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust has concluded its procurement process for the "CYP Eating Disorder Service," focusing on health and social work services within Merseyside (region UKD7). This contract covers the provision of a Consultant Paediatrician for patients and service users, awarded to Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Commencing on 1st April 2025, the contract runs for 12 months with a value of approximately £128,387.

The procurement method employed was a limited procurement procedure without prior publication under the Direct Award Process A, due to an absence of viable alternatives for existing services. This tender presents opportunities for specialised healthcare providers serving the Merseyside region, particularly organisations capable of delivering paediatric consultancy in eating disorder services. Large-scale healthcare trusts, already established in the region, may find this sector ripe for further expansion and partnership opportunities.

The procurement criteria emphasise quality and price, which indicates the Trust's focus on maintaining high service standards while ensuring cost-effectiveness, offering growth potential for existing providers and newcomers with a competitive edge and innovative service approaches. Businesses in the healthcare industry can leverage this contract for increased regional presence and service delivery expansion.