NHSE1061 Flu Substance Misuse - Wirral

NHS England - North West has awarded a contract for the provision of Flu Substance Misuse Services in Wirral, classified under the industry category of health and social work services. This contract was executed through the Direct Award Process A under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) regulations of 2023, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015. The procurement stage is the award, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2025 and concluding on 31st January 2027.

The contract, valued at £3,672.78, follows a limited procurement method and targets services within the Merseyside region of the United Kingdom. This award presents opportunities for businesses in the healthcare services sector, particularly those with capabilities in substance misuse and related health services. Organisations with existing contracts or experience in handling direct awards under the Health Care Services regime would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar opportunities.

Moreover, companies seeking to expand within the North West region of the UK may find this type of direct award process advantageous for incrementally growing their service offerings in specialised healthcare. The awarded supplier, Change Grow Live Inspire, exemplifies a large-scale health services provider effectively positioned to deliver services under this framework, highlighting potential collaborations and service expansions for other businesses in this sector.