Contract

Continuing Health Care Services in Cheshire & Merseyside

  • NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-011116

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-04f868

Published 25 March 2025, 1:11pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

No 1 Lakeside

WARRINGTON

WA1 1QY

Contact

Stephen Evans

Email

stephen.evans@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk

Country

United Kingdom

Region code

UKD61 - Warrington

NHS Organisation Data Service

QYG

Internet address(es)

Main address

www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk

one.4) Type of the contracting authority

Body governed by public law

one.5) Main activity

Health


Section two: Object

two.1) Scope of the procurement

two.1.1) Title

Continuing Health Care Services in Cheshire & Merseyside

two.1.2) Main CPV code

  • 85100000 - Health services

two.1.3) Type of contract

Services

two.1.4) Short description

The main purpose of the service is to deliver a service that fully complies with the statutory National Framework in relation to NHS Funded Care.

This includes delivery of commissioned care, per individual patient, in line with service specifications that cover:

Continuing healthcare

Funded nursing care

Complex care packages including palliative care

Children's and young people's continuing care

Specialist mental health care (Section 117)

Specialist learning disabilities

The service provides assessment, case management and review including:

Allocation of care for patients based on clinical need

Co-ordination of the continuing healthcare and funded nurse care panel

Personal health budget planning

Clinical review of continued eligibility for care

Annual review of provider delivery

The administration of referrals

Continuing healthcare, mental health and learning disability and lead case management

two.1.6) Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: No

two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)

Value excluding VAT: £0.01

two.2) Description

two.2.3) Place of performance

NUTS codes
  • UK - United Kingdom
Main site or place of performance

Service will be delivered in various locations across the UK dependent on patient placement - see award information for location.

two.2.4) Description of the procurement

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB has awarded a contract via Direct Award B to deliver a CHC service across Cheshire & Merseyside.

The contract will start on the 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2025.

The contract will be of nil value and will include individual place agreements within the contract that will include agreed costs.

These are new providers delivering an existing CHC Service across Cheshire & Merseyside that were onboarded between 01/01/2024 to 05/02/2025.

two.2.5) Award criteria

Quality criterion - Name: Patient Choice / Weighting: 99

Price - Weighting: 1

two.2.11) Information about options

Options: No


Section four. Procedure

four.1) Description

four.1.1) Type of procedure

Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below

  • The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations

Explanation:

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No


Section five. Award of contract

Title

Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Care Preference Ltd

Innovation Centre, Innovation Way

Heslington, York

YO10 5DG

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKE21 - York
Companies House

07230659

Internet address

https://www.carepreference.co.uk/

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £0.01

Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01


Section five. Award of contract

Title

Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

London and Manchester Healthcare (Romiley) Ltd

Cherry Tree House, 167 Compstall Road

Romiley, Stockport

SK6 4JA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
Companies House

08142065

Internet address

http://lmhealthcare.co.uk/our-homes/cherry-tree-house/contact-us/

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £0.01

Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01


Section five. Award of contract

Title

Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Mecrews Healthcare Limited

Rutherford House, Warrington Road

Birchwood, Warrington

WA3 6ZE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD61 - Warrington
Companies House

13659730

Internet address

https://mecrewshealthcare.com/

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £0.01

Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01


Section five. Award of contract

Title

Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Cera Care Ltd

Crown House, Stephenson Road, Severalls Industrial Park

Colchester

CO4 9QR

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH3 - Essex
Companies House

9874278

Internet address

www.ceracare.co.uk

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £0.01

Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01


Section five. Award of contract

Title

Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Stonewood Complex Care Ltd

Empress Business Centre, 380 Chester Road

Manchester

M16 9EA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Companies House

14363348

Internet address

https://www.stonewoodhealthcare.co.uk/

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £0.01

Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01


Section five. Award of contract

Title

Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Safe Spaces For Men NW Ltd

651a Mauldeth Road

West Chorlton, Manchester

M21 7SA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Companies House

14080863

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £0.01

Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01


Section five. Award of contract

Title

Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Valorum Care Limited

2nd Floor, 9 Portland Street

Manchester

M1 3BE

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Companies House

10999448

Internet address

https://www.valorumcaregroup.com/

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £0.01

Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01


Section five. Award of contract

Title

Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Ashberry Care Homes

1 Lea Business Park, Lower Luton Road

Harpenden

AL5 5EQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Companies House

4886239

Internet address

https://www.ashberry-care-homes.co.uk/our-locations/meadowview-care-home

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £0.01

Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01


Section five. Award of contract

Title

Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Willow Green CIO

St Werburghs Development Centre, Irwell Road

Warrington

WA4 6DQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD61 - Warrington
Charity Commission (England and Wales)

1173796

Internet address

https://willowgreencio.co.uk/

The contractor is an SME

Yes

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £0.01

Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01


Section five. Award of contract

Title

Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

Cherish UK Limited

8 Skyways Commercial Campus, Amy Johnson Way

Blackpool

FY4 3RS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD42 - Blackpool
Companies House

5435700

Internet address

https://cherishuk.co.uk/

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £0.01

Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01


Section five. Award of contract

Title

Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

five.2) Award of contract

five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

12 March 2024

five.2.2) Information about tenders

Number of tenders received: 1

The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No

five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor

DHCH14 LIMITED

2-4 Lord Street

Southport

PR8 1QD

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD73 - Sefton
Companies House

12415416

Internet address

https://dovehaven.co.uk/our-homes/callands-care-home/

The contractor is an SME

No

five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)

Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £0.01

Total value of the contract/lot: £0.01


Section six. Complementary information

six.3) Additional information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice. This contract has been awarded under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award.

In accordance with the onboarding process the Cheshire & Merseyside ICB CHC Teams have identified a suitable provider to deliver CHC Services. The decisions to on board these providers

were made by various Place CHC Teams from 01/01/2024 to 05/02/2025 to meet the immediate clinical needs of a patient.

On the 12/03/2024 the Cheshire & Merseyside ICB Finance, Investment and Resource Committee approved the decision to award CHC contracts via Direct Award B from when PSRs were implemented.

Two committee members have a standing declaration of interest. The decision to award was made in line with the conflict of interest policy.

six.4) Procedures for review

six.4.1) Review body

Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care Board

Number 1 Lakeside, 920 Centre Park Square

Warrington

WA1 1QY

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk