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

The NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board has completed a procurement process for the provision of acute secondary care, elective and emergency services across Cheshire and Merseyside, along with various community services. This contract, classified under health services with CPV code 85100000, involves Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust as the supplier. The procurement process was conducted under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) without prior publication, bypassing the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

The contract was signed on 19th November 2024 and commenced on 1st April 2025, lasting until 31st March 2026. It covers locations such as Whiston Hospital, St Helens Hospital, and Southport & Ormskirk Hospital, involving an indicative annual value of £843,935,000. This tender represents substantial business opportunities for organisations involved in healthcare services.

While it was awarded directly and not open for competitive bidding, businesses aligned with providing similar healthcare services can look for future collaborative prospects or subcontracting opportunities. The involvement of Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust highlights the significance and trust placed on well-established providers in this sector. Firms with capabilities in urgent treatment, paediatric and community nursing services, and diagnostic imaging may consider strategising to align themselves with such large-scale contracts in future procurement activities.