NHSE1061 Flu Substance Misuse - Sefton

NHS England - North West has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "NHSE1061 Flu Substance Misuse - Sefton" under the Direct Award Process A of the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations 2023. This award pertains to the health and social work services category and focuses on providing Flu Substance Misuse Services in the Sefton area, part of the Merseyside region. Notably, this award follows a procurement method that didn't involve prior publication of a call for competition, where the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply.

76, was signed on 11th June 2025 and spans from 1st August 2025 to 31st March 2029, aligning with the contract length set by local authorities for similar services. This procurement offers business growth opportunities primarily for organisations operating in the health and social work services sector, particularly those experienced in managing substance misuse services. The process, concluded with a direct award to Change Grow Live Inspire, a large-scale provider, indicates a specific suitability for established service providers who can demonstrate critical expertise and region-specific knowledge to deliver on the contract's requirements.

Businesses looking to expand within the Merseyside area, with a focus on public health services, would find this an advantageous opportunity to engage with public sector procurement and broaden their existing service offerings.