Lifting Response Service in Sefton

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has completed the tender process for a Lifting Response Service in Sefton, classified under the health services industry category (CPV code: 85100000). The procurement, which falls under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Regulations 2023, led to the direct award of a one-year contract valued at £43,747. The service addresses the needs of Sefton-registered patients who have fallen at home and require non-clinical assistance within a two-hour urgent community response.

The contract commenced on 4th April 2024 and will end on 3rd April 2025. The announcement on 27th January 2025 confirms the formal award and completion of the procurement process. This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in health and emergency response services, particularly those experienced in offering rapid, non-clinical support.

Companies equipped with trained personnel and efficient operational mechanisms for emergency response will find this contract beneficial for expanding their business footprint in the health services sector. The procurement's emphasis on social value, access improvement, and service integration suggests that organisations demonstrating a strong commitment to these areas will be particularly competitive.