Contract

Continuing Health Care Services in Cheshire & Merseyside

  • NHS CHESHIRE AND MERSEYSIDE INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

F03: Contract award notice

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-036477

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

Published 1 July 2025, 3:10pm



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

Reference number

2425/12F/CHC/A001

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 February 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 February 2025 and 28th February 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

Healthcare Headhunters Limites

15 High Street

Neston

CH649TY

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
Companies House

08954623

Internet address

https://www.lastminutenursing.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

Wilshire Healthcare Ltd (Estuary House)

The Studio, Bath Road

Hare Hatch, Berkshire

RG109SP

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKJ11 - Berkshire
Companies House

11962254

Internet address

https://wilshirehealthcare.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

BNR Agency Ltd

76-80 Baddow Road

Chelmsford, Essex

CM27PJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKH36 - Heart of Essex
Companies House

09076420

Internet address

https://www.bnr-group.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

Springcare Ltd (Brimstage Manor)

Nicholson House Shakespeare Way

Whitchurch

SY131LJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Companies House

04296959

Internet address

https://springcare.org.uk/homes/brimstage-manor-care-home/

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

Springcare Limited (Oxton Grange)

Nicholson House Shakespeare Way

Whitchurch

SY131LJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Companies House

04296959

Internet address

https://springcare.org.uk/homes/oxton-grange/

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

Springcare Limited (Park House)

Nicholson House Shakespeare Way

Whitchurch

SY131LJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Companies House

04296959

Internet address

https://springcare.org.uk/homes/park-house-prenton/

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

Springcare Limited (Westwood Hall)

Nicholson House Shakespeare Way

Whitchurch

SY131LJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Companies House

04296959

Internet address

https://www.springcare.org.uk/homes/westwood-hall

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

Springcare Limited (Windy Knowe)

Nicholson House Shakespeare Way

Whitchurch

SY131LJ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG22 - Shropshire CC
Companies House

04296959

Internet address

https://www.springcare.org.uk/homes/windy-knowe/

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

Springfield Court Ltd (Springfield Court Nursing Home)

Shorrock House, 1 Faraday Court

Fulwood, Preston

PR29NB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD45 - Mid Lancashire
Companies House

2351770

Internet address

https://www.springfieldcourt.org/

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

Complex Care Choices Ltd

Fourth Floor, Merchants Court

12 Lord Street, Liverpool

L21TS

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD72 - Liverpool
Companies House

14789779

Internet address

www.complexcarechoices.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

Unite Healthcare Limited

Wilkinson House, 14 Tasker Terrace

Rainhill, St Helens

L354NX

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD47 - Chorley and West Lancashire
Companies House

08026519

Internet address

www.unitehealthcare.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

The Cheshire Residential Homes Trust (Trepassey Residential Home)

Norley Road, Sandiway

Northwich

CW82JW

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKD62 - Cheshire East
Companies House

12571844

Internet address

www.trepassey.org.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 Health Care 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

Roche Healthcare Ltd (Fieldhead Park Nursing Home)

Unit 1 Manor Court, Manor Mill Lane

Leeds

LS118lQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKE42 - Leeds
Companies House

2992723

Internet address

www.rochehealthcare.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 Health Care 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

Flightcare Limited (Broadway Nursing)

1st Floor, 44-50 The Broadway

Southall, Middlesex

UB11QB

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKI71 - Barnet
Companies House

02610358

Internet address

https://www.flightcare.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 Health Care 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

Bradwell Hall Nursing Home Ltd (Trentham House Care Home)

Old Hall Drive

Newcastle Under Lyme

ST58RQ

Country

United Kingdom

NUTS code
  • UKG23 - Stoke-on-Trent
Companies House

2210916

Internet address

https://trenthamhouse.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 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 01/02/2025 to 28/02/2025 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