Pain Management Consultant - Mutual Aid

The Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has completed the awarding process for a contract titled "Pain Management Consultant - Mutual Aid." This falls under the industry category of "Hospital and related services" and is located at Halton Hospital, Runcorn, within the UKD6 region. The procurement stage has advanced to the Award stage, having been signed on 1st July 2025.

Conducted under a limited procurement method, the procurement process utilised Direct Award A under the Provider Selection Regime as stipulated by the Health Care Services Regulations 2023, thereby bypassing the need for a call for competition. The contract, valued at £13,000, is designed to extend mutual aid for pain management services for a 3-month period until 30th September 2025, with an option to extend for a further six months if required. This contract presents an opportunity for healthcare providers specialising in pain management to engage with public sector clients and expand their NHS trust collaborations.

Service providers with the capability to fulfil specialised health service delivery requirements will find this tender particularly relevant. Large healthcare organisations, like the awarded supplier, The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, are well-suited to participate due to the technical expertise required and the nature of direct award criteria. This contract is significant for businesses seeking stable, short-term engagements with potential for extension, enhancing their portfolio with public healthcare projects.