Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Leighton Hospital
Crewe
CW14TQ
Contact
Sue Turnock-Rogers
susan.turnock-rogers@mcht.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD62 - Cheshire East
NHS Organisation Data Service
RBT
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
NHS
one.5) Main activity
Health
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Palliative Care in Partnership
Reference number
CTR000480
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
Provision of palliative care in the community to serve patients who reside in the geographical area of West Cheshire
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: £372,442
two.2) Description
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
Domiciliary care for patients in West Cheshire
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
To provide a domiciliary palliative care service for patients in West Cheshire
two.2.5) Award criteria
Price
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: Yes
Description of options
There will be an option to extend the contract for a maximum of 6 months if there is a delay in receiving approval of ongoing funding.
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:
The following line is required by FTS: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 3rd June 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
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
CTR000480
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
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Chester Health Park
Liverpool Road, Chester
CH2 1BQ
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
NHS Organisation Data Service
RXA
Internet address
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: £372,442
Total value of the contract/lot: £372,442
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) confirmation of contract award notice under Direct Award C. 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 standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Representations by providers must be made to the relevant authority by 3rd June 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.
In accordance with the onboarding process the Mid Cheshire Hospital team has identified a suitable provider to deliver Palliative Care Services. The decision to on board the provider was made via the internal governance process and is satisfied it will deliver the immediate clinical needs of a patient.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Crewe
Country
United Kingdom