Section one: Contracting authority/entity
one.1) Name and addresses
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH21UL
Contact
Ian Bailiff
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD63 - Cheshire West and Chester
NHS Organisation Data Service
RJR
Internet address(es)
Main 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
Provision of Insourced and Outsourced Clinical Services Framework
Reference number
F/098/CS/25/IB
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85100000 - Health services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice.
The relevant Tender Notice was 2025/S 000-016528 with OCID ocds-h6vhtk-05065a
The awarding of this framework agreement 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 and The Procurement Regulations 2024 d o 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 midnight at the end of 22 August 2025 to info@coch-cps.co.uk. This framework agreement has not yet been formally concluded; this notice serves as an intention to establish the framework agreement under the PSR.
The award decision makers were two Senior Commercial Procurement Specialists, the Commercial Procurement Manager and the Director of Commercial Procurement Services.
The Key Criteria were:
Lot 1
• Social Value Pass/Fail
• Value - Value Declaration Pass/Fail
• Value - Commercial Questionnaire Pass/Fail
• Quality and Innovation - Service quality 25%
• Quality and Innovation - Patient experience & patient safety 25%
• Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - Integration & collaboration 15%
• Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - Increasing capacity 15%
• Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - Service mobilisation 10%
• Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - Meeting patient needs and preferences 5%
• Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - Communication with patients and contracting Relevant Authorities 5%
Lot 2
• Social Value Pass/Fail
• Value - Value Declaration Pass/Fail
• Value - Commercial Questionnaire Pass/Fail
• Quality and Innovation - Service quality 25%
• Quality and Innovation - Patient experience & patient safety 25%
• Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - Integration & collaboration 15%
• Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - Increasing capacity 15%
• Integration, collaboration, and service sustainability - Service mobilisation 10%
• Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - Meeting patient needs and preferences 5%
• Improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice - Communication with patients and contracting Relevant Authorities 5%
The framework will be available to all Relevant Authorities (and any future successors to these organisations).
"Relevant Authority" is defined in section 12ZB(7) of the National Health Service Act 2006 and in section 10A(9) of the National Health Service (Wales) Act 2006.
The aim of this Framework is to provide Relevant Authorities with fully compliant solutions which supplement the delivery of patient care by Relevant Authorities in line with the NHS'
core Key Performance Indicators and standards.
The Framework will have two Lots.
Lot 1 Insourced Clinical Services
Lot 2 Outsourced Clinical Services
Insourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on the premises of the contracting Relevant Authority and may use that organisation's equipment.
Outsourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on premises owned or operated by the Provider.
Insourced and Outsourced Services will include the full range of Surgical and Medical specialties and sub-specialties. The specialties and sub-specialties are those listed by the
various Surgical and Medical Royal Colleges.
In accordance with Regulation 17 of The Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and Regulation 17 of The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025, new Providers may be added to this Framework during the Term of the Framework.
Award of a Framework Agreement does not guarantee or imply any commitment to award a Call-off Contract by any Relevant Authority.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Insourced Clinical Services
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111100 - Surgical hospital services
- 85111200 - Medical hospital services
- 85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services
- 85111320 - Obstetrical hospital services
- 85111400 - Rehabilitation hospital services
- 85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services
- 85112200 - Outpatient care services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85121210 - Gyneacologic or obstetric services
- 85121220 - Nephrology or nervous system specialist services
- 85121230 - Cardiology services or pulmonary specialists services
- 85121231 - Cardiology services
- 85121232 - Pulmonary specialists services
- 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services
- 85121250 - Gastroenterologist and geriatric services
- 85121251 - Gastroenterologist services
- 85121252 - Geriatric services
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
- 85121280 - Ophthalmologist, dermatology or orthopedics services
- 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services
- 85121282 - Dermatology services
- 85121283 - Orthopaedic services
- 85121290 - Paediatric or urologist services
- 85121291 - Paediatric services
- 85121292 - Urologist services
- 85121300 - Surgical specialist services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Insourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on the premises of the contracting Relevant Authority and may use that organisation's equipment.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process.
The approximate lifetime value of the framework agreement is £100000000 but no commitment to award a Call-off Contract is implied or given.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Outsourced Clinical Services
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85111100 - Surgical hospital services
- 85111200 - Medical hospital services
- 85111300 - Gynaecological hospital services
- 85111320 - Obstetrical hospital services
- 85111400 - Rehabilitation hospital services
- 85111500 - Psychiatric hospital services
- 85112200 - Outpatient care services
- 85121200 - Medical specialist services
- 85121210 - Gyneacologic or obstetric services
- 85121220 - Nephrology or nervous system specialist services
- 85121230 - Cardiology services or pulmonary specialists services
- 85121231 - Cardiology services
- 85121232 - Pulmonary specialists services
- 85121240 - ENT or audiologist services
- 85121250 - Gastroenterologist and geriatric services
- 85121251 - Gastroenterologist services
- 85121252 - Geriatric services
- 85121270 - Psychiatrist or psychologist services
- 85121280 - Ophthalmologist, dermatology or orthopedics services
- 85121281 - Ophthalmologist services
- 85121282 - Dermatology services
- 85121283 - Orthopaedic services
- 85121290 - Paediatric or urologist services
- 85121291 - Paediatric services
- 85121292 - Urologist services
- 85121300 - Surgical specialist services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
- UKL - Wales
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Outsourced Services are clinical services which are delivered on premises owned or operated by the Provider.
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This notice is an intention to conclude a framework agreement using the competitive process.
The approximate lifetime value of the framework agreement is £100000000 but no commitment to award a Call-off Contract is implied or given.
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) intention to award notice. The awarding of this framework agreement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award.
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
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/concession
Lot No
Lot 1 and Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Affordable Healthcare Limited
Leicester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF21 - Leicester
Companies House
08234487
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
AGILE WORKFORCE SERVICES LIMITED
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
12072400
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Athona Limited
Romford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
Companies House
04854351
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
ATLAS DIAGNOSTICS LIMITED
Salford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Companies House
449361080
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.1 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Bestway Healthcare Solutions Ltd
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
Companies House
13768444
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
BIRMINGHAM SMARTCARE LIMITED
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Companies House
10496365
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Carepro Ltd
Ilford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
Companies House
03793293
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Consultant Connect Limited
Oxford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ14 - Oxfordshire
Companies House
09488206
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Day Webster Limited
Ilford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
Companies House
07061135
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Diagnostic World Ltd
Leeds
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE42 - Leeds
Companies House
05937877
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
EDEN UK CLINICAL SERVICES LIMITED
MILTON KEYNES
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Companies House
09879869
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Enigma Healthcare Limited
Tarporley
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD6 - Cheshire
Companies House
12084966
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Fortify Clinic Limited
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
Companies House
12160393
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1 and Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Frontiere Medicale EUROPE Ltd.
Saffron Walden
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
Companies House
008449151
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Frontline Health Professionals Ltd
Potters Bar
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH23 - Hertfordshire
Companies House
12569845
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Globe Locums Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
07623256
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Harrow Health CIC
Harrow
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
6221409
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Health Now Limited
Chertsey
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ4 - Kent
Companies House
13335901
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Healthcare Business Solutions UK Limited
Nottingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKF14 - Nottingham
Companies House
07959430
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Her Health Partnerships Ltd
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
16263731
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1 and Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
ICS Operations Limited
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
04793945
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1 and Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
ID MEDICAL GROUP LIMITED
Milton Keynes
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Companies House
03829536
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
INTERSOURCE MEDICAL SERVICES LTD
Milton Keynes
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Companies House
08086686
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1 and Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Key Performance International Healthcare Limited
Milton Keynes
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ12 - Milton Keynes
Companies House
13363117
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Medacs Healthcare Ltd
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
02518546
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
MediServices Healthcare Ltd
Redditch
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG3 - West Midlands
Companies House
09151817
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
MedSurg Elective Care Limited
Camberley
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Companies House
16435352
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1 and Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Modality Limited Liability Partnership
Wolverhampton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG39 - Wolverhampton
Companies House
OC422179
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
MYHEARTCARE LIMITED
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKC2 - Northumberland and Tyne and Wear
Companies House
10065229
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Mylocum Ltd
Ilford
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
Companies House
05057928
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Portland Clinical Limited
Sheffield
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKE32 - Sheffield
Companies House
9324612
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Primary Eyecare Services Limited
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD33 - Manchester
Companies House
06722353
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
five.2.5) Information about subcontracting
The contract/lot/concession is likely to be subcontracted
Short description of the part of the contract to be subcontracted
Primary Eyecare Services if successful intends to act as the lead contractor and subcontract the clinical delivery to a network for optical practices across the ICB and the surrounding areas. Due to the large number of optometry practices, we deliver services across, no single practice is essential to the delivery of the service. Each practice will be responsible for a small percentage of delivery for the overall contract, with Primary Eyecare Services as the lead contractor.
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1 and Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
SAH Diagnostics Ltd
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
12562349
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Sanus Cor Ltd.
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
11509246
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1 and Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
SHS Partners Surgical Ltd
Bury
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD4 - Lancashire
Companies House
10178950
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Sirona Medical Ltd
Sawbridgeworth
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
Companies House
09754430
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
SKYLINE HOSPITALS LTD
Birmingham
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKG31 - Birmingham
Companies House
14594180
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
SPIRE HEALTHCARE LIMITED
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
01522532
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
No
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Sussex Community Dermatology Service Ltd
Brighton
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKJ2 - Surrey, East and West Sussex
Companies House
06733725
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1 and Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Thrive Health Hubs Ltd
Upminster
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKH3 - Essex
Companies House
09003284
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 1
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Elective Services Ltd
London
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKI - London
Companies House
11208789
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section five. Award of contract/concession
Lot No
Lot 2
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract/concession
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
8 August 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor/concessionaire
Friends Medical Service Limited
Belfast
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKN06 - Belfast
Companies House
NI667193
The contractor/concessionaire is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot/concession (excluding VAT)
Lowest offer: £0.01 / Highest offer: £100,000,000 taken into consideration
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this framework agreement is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 and The Health Services (Provider Selection Regime) (Wales) Regulations 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and The Procurement Regulations 2024 do not apply to this award. The standstill period begins on the day after the publication of this notice. Written representations should be sent to: info@coch-cps.co.uk Representations by providers must be made to the Framework Host by midnight at the end of 22 August 2025
This framework agreement has not yet been formally concluded; this notice serves as an intention to establish the framework agreement under the PSR.
The decision was proposed by a Senior Commercial Specialist at Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and approved by the Commercial Procurement Manager and the Director of Commercial Procurement Services for Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
No conflicts of interest were detected or declared during the procurement process.
The relative importance of the key criteria that the relevant authority used to make a decision are set out in this notice. Each of the 5 Key Criteria elements were weighted in consideration of the subject-matter and with a view to securing the needs of the
people who use the services, improving the quality of the services, and improving the efficiency of in the provision of the services.
The chosen providers met the selection criteria, passed the PASS/FAIL Key Criteria and met or exceeded the published required minimum total score of 60% across the remaining Key Criteria for award to the Framework Agreement.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Chester
Country
United Kingdom
six.4.3) Review procedure
Precise information on deadline(s) for review procedures
Representations by providers must be made to the Framework Host by midnight at the end of 22 August 2025.