NHSE1061 Flu Substance Misuse - St Helens

NHS England - North West has concluded a procurement process titled "NHSE1061 Flu Substance Misuse - St Helens" under the Direct Award Process A as per the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. This service involves the provision of flu substance misuse services in Merseyside, United Kingdom, designated under the industry category of health and social work services. The contract, awarded to Change Grow Live Inspire, is valued at £3,881.80 and is active from 1st August 2025 to 31st March 2027.

The process was completed without prior publication of a call for competition, as the authority determined there was no realistic alternative provider, thereby falling outside the scope of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. This contract presents vital opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those with expertise in substance misuse interventions. Although awarded through a direct award process, similar contracts could be pursued by businesses meeting the stringent service requirements and demonstrating unique, comprehensive capabilities.

Such opportunities promise significant business growth for large-scale organisations able to fulfil complex healthcare needs within the UK health sector, especially for services commissioned alongside local authorities. Companies with a strategic focus on healthcare solutions and operational presence in the North West region could find similar tendering opportunities beneficial for expanding their portfolio.