Hospice Service across Cheshire and Merseyside

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for the Hospice Service for children across the Cheshire and Merseyside area, under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The procurement process was completed through a limited procedure, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the procurement falling outside the directive's scope. The contract, valued at £235,703 annually, commenced on 1st April 2025 and is set to expire on 31st March 2026.

The service is provided by Liverpool Zoe's Place, a supplier located in West Derby, Liverpool, highlighting its engagement in health services under the CPV code 85100000. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in hospice, palliative, and end-of-life care services. Companies, particularly SMEs in the health services sector, are well-positioned to benefit from participating in such procurement processes, especially given the focus on direct awards.

Businesses able to provide specialised and high-quality care in alignment with local health regulations could find lucrative prospects in securing similar contracts within the UK healthcare system, particularly those falling under the Provider Selection Regime.