Sub-Contract for Specialised Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Services for Cheshire and Merseyside

This procurement process involves the award of a contract by the Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for specialised Tier 4 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Inpatient Services in Cheshire and Merseyside. The contract, with an indicative value of £1,002,561, was awarded to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. It commenced on 1 April 2024 and will end on 31 March 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year.

The procurement falls under the Health services category (CPV: 85100000) and is localised in the UKD region. The award was made under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, following a limited procurement method without prior publication, as no alternative provider was feasible. The procurement phase is complete, with the contract actively in place since 8 April 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for healthcare providers, particularly those with expertise in mental health services for children and adolescents, to engage in future similar opportunities or subcontracting roles. Businesses with the capacity to deliver specialised inpatient services, including eating disorder treatments, would find growth potential in aligning with such contracts. This opportunity is best suited to organisations that are adept at providing comprehensive psychiatric care and can handle services on a cost-per-case basis, which includes managing variable activity levels and payments based on actual service delivery.

Companies with experience in similar health service subcontracts may find beneficial partnerships in subsequent or complementary tendering activities.