Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
No 1 Lakeside 920 Centre Park
Warrington
WA1 1QY
Contact
Christopher Redwood
CHRIS.REDWOOD@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
Adult Hearing Service in Wirral
Reference number
25-26-QYG-12F-06228910-CON
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
To provide a comprehensive service for adults registered with a Wirral GP who are experiencing hearing and communication difficulties who feel they might benefit from hearing assessment and rehabilitation including the option of trying hearing aids with aftercare and support.
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: £1
two.2) Description
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD74 - Wirral
Main site or place of performance
Patient registered with a Wirral GP
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB have awarded a 1 year contract via Direct Award B to deliver Adult Hearing Service in Wirral. The contract started on 1st April 2025 and will expire 31st March 2026.
This is a tariff based contract with no activity guaranteed and payment will be made based on activity undertaken.
This is an existing service that has been awarded to an existing provider.
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
Contract No
25-26-QYG-12F-06228910-CON
Title
Adult Hearing Service in Wirral
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
20 May 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
Mediscan Diagnostic Services Ltd
B2.36, The Forum Tameside Business ParkWindmill Lane Denton
Manchester
M34 3QS
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Companies House
06228910
Internet address
https://www.mediscanservices.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: £1
Total value of the contract/lot: £1
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 20th May 2025 the Finance, Investment and Resources Committee of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside ICB approved.
One committee member raised a declaration of interest however the decision to award was made in line with the CMICB Conflict of Interest Policy.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board
No 1 Lakeside 920 Centre Park
Warrington
WA1 1QY
Chris.Redwood@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
Country
United Kingdom