Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board
QYG
No 1 Lakeside
WARRINGTON
WA1 1QY
UK
Contact person: Stephen Evans
E-mail: stephen.evans@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
NUTS: UKD61
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Health
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Continuing Health Care Services in Cheshire & Merseyside
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.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
The service provides assessment, case management and review including:
Allocation of care for patients based on clinical need
Co-ordination of the continuing healthcare and funded nurse care panel
Personal health budget planning
Clinical review of continued eligibility for care
Annual review of provider delivery
The administration of referrals
Continuing healthcare, mental health and learning disability and lead case management
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
.01
GBP
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
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.
II.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 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2025.
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 01/01/2024 to 05/02/2025.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Patient Choice
/ Weighting: 99
Price
/ Weighting:
1
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
No
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition
Justification for selected award procedure:
The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the Directive
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.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Care Preference Ltd
07230659
Innovation Centre, Innovation Way
Heslington, York
YO10 5DG
UK
NUTS: UKE21
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.carepreference.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
London and Manchester Healthcare (Romiley) Ltd
08142065
Cherry Tree House, 167 Compstall Road
Romiley, Stockport
SK6 4JA
UK
NUTS: UKD35
Internet address(es)
URL: http://lmhealthcare.co.uk/our-homes/cherry-tree-house/contact-us/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Mecrews Healthcare Limited
13659730
Rutherford House, Warrington Road
Birchwood, Warrington
WA3 6ZE
UK
NUTS: UKD61
Internet address(es)
URL: https://mecrewshealthcare.com/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cera Care Ltd
9874278
Crown House, Stephenson Road, Severalls Industrial Park
Colchester
CO4 9QR
UK
NUTS: UKH3
Internet address(es)
URL: www.ceracare.co.uk
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Stonewood Complex Care Ltd
14363348
Empress Business Centre, 380 Chester Road
Manchester
M16 9EA
UK
NUTS: UKD3
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.stonewoodhealthcare.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Safe Spaces For Men NW Ltd
14080863
651a Mauldeth Road
West Chorlton, Manchester
M21 7SA
UK
NUTS: UKD3
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Valorum Care Limited
10999448
2nd Floor, 9 Portland Street
Manchester
M1 3BE
UK
NUTS: UKD3
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.valorumcaregroup.com/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Ashberry Care Homes
4886239
1 Lea Business Park, Lower Luton Road
Harpenden
AL5 5EQ
UK
NUTS: UKH23
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.ashberry-care-homes.co.uk/our-locations/meadowview-care-home
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Willow Green CIO
1173796
St Werburghs Development Centre, Irwell Road
Warrington
WA4 6DQ
UK
NUTS: UKD61
Internet address(es)
URL: https://willowgreencio.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Cherish UK Limited
5435700
8 Skyways Commercial Campus, Amy Johnson Way
Blackpool
FY4 3RS
UK
NUTS: UKD42
Internet address(es)
URL: https://cherishuk.co.uk/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Title: Continuing Healthcare Services in Cheshire & Merseyside
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/03/2024
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
DHCH14 LIMITED
12415416
2-4 Lord Street
Southport
PR8 1QD
UK
NUTS: UKD73
Internet address(es)
URL: https://dovehaven.co.uk/our-homes/callands-care-home/
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot:
Total value of the contract/lot:
: .01
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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 decisions to on board these providers
were made by various Place CHC Teams from 01/01/2024 to 05/02/2025 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 from when PSRs were implemented.
Two committee members have a standing declaration of interest. The decision to award was made in line with the conflict of interest policy.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care Board
Number 1 Lakeside, 920 Centre Park Square
Warrington
WA1 1QY
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
25/03/2025