Integrated Community Care Service providing Step Down Beds to Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries

The procurement process involves the Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, which intends to award a contract for an Integrated Community Care Service providing Step Down Beds to patients with spinal cord injuries. This service, classified under the health services industry category, is to be located in the UKD region. The procurement is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR), and the award notice marks the beginning of the standstill period, which ends at midnight on 20th November 2025 if no representations are received.

This follows an open procurement method where a competitive tendering process was conducted. The contract is expected to start on 21st November 2025, with a six-month term and a total value of £242,410. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the healthcare sector, especially those capable of providing quality and innovative services that align with the stated criteria, such as improving access and reducing health inequalities.

SMEs like Blue Marine Care LLP, which was selected as the provider, are particularly well-suited due to their potential to offer tailored and sustainable solutions. The procurement provides a platform for businesses focusing on collaboration, social value, and integration within healthcare services to demonstrate their capabilities and grow their presence in the public sector market.