- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1: ACE CENTRE
- Lot 10: NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (FORMALLY SALFORD)
- Lot 11: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- Lot 12: WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- Lot 13: WRIGHTINGTON, WIGAN AND LEIGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- Lot 2: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- Lot 3: BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- Lot 4: BOLTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- Lot 5: COUNTESS OF CHESTER
- Lot 6: EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
- Lot 7: LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- Lot 8: MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
- Lot 9: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
7&8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
Contact
Caroline Mpala
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
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
Specialised Commissioning Acute Contract- North West
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Acute contracts for Specialised Commissioning Services across the North West region.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £11,589,901.14
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 1: ACE CENTRE
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Main site or place of performance
ACE CENTRE
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.
The lifetime value of the contract is £4,695,459.40.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: No realistic alternative provider / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 10: NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (FORMALLY SALFORD)
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Main site or place of performance
NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (FORMALLY SALFORD)
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.
The lifetime value of the contract is £3,486.38.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: No realistic alternative provider / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 11: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD44 - Lancaster and Wyre
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.
The lifetime value of the contract is £49,969.74.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: No realistic alternative provider / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 12: WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD74 - Wirral
Main site or place of performance
WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.
The lifetime value of the contract is £17,465.61.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: No realistic alternative provider / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 13: WRIGHTINGTON, WIGAN AND LEIGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD61 - Warrington
Main site or place of performance
WRIGHTINGTON, WIGAN AND LEIGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.
The lifetime value of the contract is £56,054.81.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: No realistic alternative provider / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 2: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD33 - Manchester
Main site or place of performance
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.
The lifetime value of the contract is £5,107.50
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: No realistic alternative provider / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 3: BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD42 - Blackpool
Main site or place of performance
BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.
The lifetime value of the contract is £26,608.03
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: No realistic alternative provider / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 4: BOLTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Main site or place of performance
BOLTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.
The lifetime value of the contract is £14,709.60
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: No realistic alternative provider / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year with option to extend
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 5: COUNTESS OF CHESTER
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Main site or place of performance
COUNTESS OF CHESTER
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.
The lifetime value of the contract is £106,252.34
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: No realistic alternative provider / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 6: EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD46 - East Lancashire
Main site or place of performance
EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.
The lifetime value of the contract is £17,430.88.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: No realistic alternative provider / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 7: LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD44 - Lancaster and Wyre
Main site or place of performance
LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.
The lifetime value of the contract is £576,439.60
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: No realistic alternative provider / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 8: MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85100000 - Health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
Main site or place of performance
MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.
The lifetime value of the contract is £20,917.26
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: No realistic alternative provider / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lot 9: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
Lot No
9
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
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.
The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.
The lifetime value of the contract is £6,000,000.00.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: No realistic alternative provider / Weighting: 100
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: 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:
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
• The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:
• absence of competition for technical reasons
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, using Direct Award Process A. Under these regulations, where there is an existing provider of the service, and the service can only be delivered by that provider, no other process can be used.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
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
ACE CENTRE
Hollinwood Business Centre, Albert St, Hollinwood, Failsworth, Oldham, OL8 3QL
Oldham
OL8 3QL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
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: £4,695,459.40
Total value of the contract/lot: £4,695,459.40
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
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
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford Road; Manchester; M13 9WL
Manchester
M13 9WL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
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: £5,107.50
Total value of the contract/lot: £5,107.50
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Whinney Heys Rd, Blackpool, FY3 8NR
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD42 - Blackpool
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: £26,608.03
Total value of the contract/lot: £26,608.03
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
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
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Minerva Rd, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JR
Bolton
BL4 0JR
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
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: £14,709.60
Total value of the contract/lot: £14,709.60
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
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
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL
Chester
CH2 1UL
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
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: £106,252.34
Total value of the contract/lot: £106,252.34
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
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
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Casterton Ave, Burnley, BB10 2PQ
Burnley
BB10 2PQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD46 - East Lancashire
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: £17,430.88
Total value of the contract/lot: £17,430.88
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
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
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9HT
Lancashire
PR2 9HT
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD44 - Lancaster and Wyre
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: £576,439.60
Total value of the contract/lot: £576,439.60
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
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
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4QJ
Cheshire
CW1 4QJ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD62 - Cheshire East
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: £20,917.26
Total value of the contract/lot: £20,917.26
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
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
NHS Blood and Transplant
14 Estuary Banks, Speke, Liverpool L24 8RB
Liverpool
L24 8RB
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD72 - Liverpool
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: £6,000,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £6,000,000
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Mayo Building, Stott Ln, Salford, M6 8HD
Salford
M6 8HD
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
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: £3,486.38
Total value of the contract/lot: £3,486.38
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
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
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Burton Rd, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Kendal
LA9 7RG
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD44 - Lancaster and Wyre
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: £49,969.74
Total value of the contract/lot: £49,969.74
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
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
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Rd, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH49 5PE
Wirral
CH49 5PE
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD74 - Wirral
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: £17,465.61
Total value of the contract/lot: £17,465.61
Section five. Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
1 April 2025
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
WRIGHTINGTON, WIGAN AND LEIGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.
Trust HQ, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN
Wigan
WN1 2NN
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD61 - Warrington
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: £56,054.81
Total value of the contract/lot: £56,054.81
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.
The decision makers for this process were the NHS England’s National Commissioning
Group.
There were no conflicts of interests declared in reaching the decision to award.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit
Cardinal Square, 10 Nottingham Road
Derby
DE1 3QT
Country
United Kingdom