Provision of acute secondary care elective and emergency services and a range of community services across Cheshire & Merseyside

The procurement process for the "Provision of acute secondary care elective and emergency services and a range of community services across Cheshire & Merseyside," conducted by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board, has reached the award stage. This contract, which was awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, involves the Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as the supplier. The scope includes various health services such as medical care, surgery, urgent care, and community services like nursing and paediatric services.

This direct award contract commenced on 1st April 2024 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2025, with an annual value of £657,110,000. The main service locations identified include Whiston, St Helens, and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals in regional areas UKD6 and UKD7. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for large healthcare service providers, particularly those with expertise in comprehensive acute and community health services.

Businesses equipped to deliver a high quality of care with a robust infrastructure to handle large-scale operations would find this tender advantageous. The contract's direct award, under a regime that does not require a competitive bidding process, signifies an opportunity for a no-compete expansion into significant regional healthcare delivery. Familiarity with NHS operations and compliance with the Health Care Services regulations would be critical for successful engagement in this procurement.