Contract

Continuing Health Care Services in Cheshire & Merseyside

  • NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-036461

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0556d8

Published 1 July 2025, 2:50pm



Section one: Contracting authority

one.1) Name and addresses

NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

1 Lakeside 920, Centre Park Square

Warrington

WA11 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

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.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)

  • 85100000 - Health services

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 1st of March 2025

and expire on 31st March 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 1st March 2025 and 31st March 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

Abbeyfield Hoylake and West Kirby Society Ltd (Lear House)

17 Darmond's Green, West Kirby

Wirral

CH485DT

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD74 - Wirral
Companies House

784499

Internet address

www.abbeyfieldwestkirby.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

Every Second Care

4 Minster Court, Tuscan Way

Camberley, Surrey

GU153YY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ25 - West Surrey
Companies House

13656886

Internet address

https://everysecondcare.com

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

Rosewood Healthcare Ld (The Cottage Nursing Home)

Glebe Business Park, Lunts Heath Road

Widness

WA85SQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD61 - Warrington
Companies House

06257216

Internet address

www.thecottagenursinghome.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

Pembrokeshire Resource Centre (Bangeston Hall)

Vision Court, Caxton Place

Pentwyn, Cardiff

CF238HA

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Companies House

04701044

Internet address

https://carechoices.co.uk/care-provider/pembrokeshire-resource-centre-ltd

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

St Helens and Knowsley Caring Association Ltd (St Bartholomew's Court Nursing Home)

Woodfield Road, Roby

Huyton, Liverpool

L36 4PJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD72 - Liverpool
Companies House

2313902

Internet address

www.stbartscourt.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

Ace Care Professionals Limited

Suite A1, Wharton Park House

Nat Lane, Winsford, Cheshire

CW73BS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Companies House

8038452

Internet address

https://www.acecareprofessionalsltd.com

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

New Age Care Solutions Limited

Top Floor, 1 Batley Street

Liverpool

L132DW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD72 - Liverpool
Companies House

13796657

Internet address

https://www.newagecaresolutions.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

Barchester Healthcare Homes Ltd (Lanercost House)

Berkley Grange, Newtown Road

Carlisle, Cumbria

CA27PW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD12 - East Cumbria
Companies House

2792285

Internet address

https://www.barchester.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

Merlin House (Echo) Limited (Merlin House)

Seddon Building, Plodder Lane, Edge Fold

Bolton, Greater Manchester

BL40NN

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD36 - Greater Manchester North West
Companies House

14913527

Internet address

https://www.echouk.net/merlin-house

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 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 decision to on board the provider

was made by various Place CHC Teams from 01/03/2025 to 31/03/2025 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.

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

1 Lakeside 920, Centre Park Square

Warrington

WA11 1QY

Country

United Kingdom

Internet address

www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.net