Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
1 Lakeside, 920 Centre Park Square Warrington WA1 1QY
Warrington
WA1 1QY
Contact
Kellie Connor
kellie.connor@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD61 - Warrington
NHS Organisation Data Service
QYG
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://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
Hospice, Palliative, End of Life Services in Liverpool
Reference number
24-25-QYG-99A-89AE-CON-SF
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Hospices provide specialist end-of-life care for patients in our region. All Hospices hold a current agreement with the ICB and as they own their own estates and facilities, no other provider could be considered for hospice end of life care. Therefore, Direct Award A is considered appropriate
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: £2,433,764
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Main site or place of performance
Marie Curie hospice provides services to improve the quality of life and well-being of individuals with a terminal illness or life-limiting condition. This care aims to alleviate physical and emotional suffering, while also providing social, psychological, and spiritual support to both the patient and their families. Marie Curie also offers a range of services, including medical and nursing care, symptom management, pain control, rehabilitation and bereavement support.
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB awarded a one year contract via Direct Award A to the Marie Curie for end of life hospice services in Liverpool. The contract commenced on 1st April 2024 and expired on the 31st March 2025 with an estimated annual contract value of £2,433,764
Hospices provide specialist end-of-life care for patients in our region. All Hospices hold a current agreement with the ICB and as they own their own estates and facilities, no other provider could be considered for hospice end of life care. Therefore, Direct Award A is considered appropriate
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: No realistic alternative provider / Weighting: 100
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
Contract No
24-25-QYG-99A-89AE-CON-SF
Title
Hospice, Palliative, End of Life Care Services in Liverpool
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
Marie Curie Hospice
Speke Road, Woolton, Liverpool, L25 8QA
Liverpool
L25 8QA
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD72 - Liverpool
Charity Commission (England and Wales)
207994
Internet address
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/services/hospices/liverpool
The contractor is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot: £2,433,764
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.
On the 12th of March 2024 the Finance, Investment, Resources Committee approved this decision.
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
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board
1 Lakeside, 920 Centre Park Square Warrington WA1 1QY
Warrington
WA1 1QY
Country
United Kingdom