Palliative Care in Partnership

The procurement process titled "Palliative Care in Partnership" was initiated by the MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, which is headquartered at Leighton Hospital, Crewe. This process falls under the health services category with a CPV classification of 85100000. The procurement was conducted as a limited process with no prior publication due to the specific regulatory framework under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This tender, concerning the provision of community-based palliative care for patients in West Cheshire, reached the award stage, with the contract formally awarded from 1st April to 30th September 2025. Key dates included a standstill period, ending on 3rd June 2025, allowing for provider representations. This contract presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for large-scale healthcare providers like the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, which was awarded the contract.

The tender caters to businesses experienced in health service delivery, particularly those offering domiciliary care services. As a contract within the healthcare sector, it offers potential for establishing or strengthening partnerships with NHS trusts. The procurement method emphasised direct awarding, making it ideal for businesses that can demonstrate a strong history of delivering specialised healthcare services efficiently without the need for extended competitive procedures.