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Cheshire West and Chester Council has awarded a contract to Cheshire And Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for the provision of Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) services. This contract falls under the Health and Social Work Services category and encompasses the UKD6 region. The procurement method utilised was a limited award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition.
The process's key dates include the contracting phase completion on 14th February 2025, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2025. The contract is valued at £262,000 per year, aiming to respond to and prevent infectious diseases effectively. This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses within the health services sector, particularly those specialising in infection prevention and control.
Organisations with expertise in reducing infectious diseases, such as community-onset gram-negative bacteraemia and Clostridium difficile infections, would be well-suited to compete. This procurement emphasises a commitment to prevention and effective partnership working, making it an attractive opportunity for firms dedicated to public health and proactive disease management. Businesses that can demonstrate efficiency, regulatory compliance, and innovative prevention strategies have a competitive edge.
Within the Council the Public Health Team are responsible for commissioning Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) services. The vision for the service is an intelligence led prevention driven service that can respond to emerging issues in an efficient and effective way. It is recognised that prevention is crucial to reducing the risk of significant harm posed by some infectious diseases. The service needs to demonstrate a clear commitment to prevention through a clear annual planning process and strong partnership working. With partners, the service should be committed to the aspiration of a reduction in community-onset gram negative bacteraemia counts and rates, reduction in community-attributed C. difficile bacteraemia counts and rates, and zero avoidable cases of community-onset MRSA. Aims of the Infection Prevention and Control Service * To prevent individuals from acquiring a preventable infection * To prevent the onward transmission of preventable infections Additional information: This was awarded under PSR Direct Award C. Contract value PS262k per year. Contract commences 1st April 2025. Evaluation carried out by Council officers in the public health team with a moderator from procurement present. No conflicts of interest declared.
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