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Contract Award Notice

Continuing Health Service in Cheshire & Merseyside

  • First published: 29 January 2026
  • Last modified: 29 January 2026
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Contents

Summary

OCID:
ocds-h6vhtk-061098
Published by:
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board
Authority ID:
AA83983
Publication date:
29 January 2026
Deadline date:
-
Notice type:
Contract Award Notice
Has documents:
No
Has SPD:
No
Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
N/A

Abstract

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

Full notice text

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

1 Lakeside 920, Centre Park Square

Warrington

WA11QY

UK

Contact person: Stephen Evans

E-mail: stephen.evans@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk

NUTS: UKD61

Internet address(es)

Main address: http://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 Service 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

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:

UKD6

UKD7


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 in Cheshire & Merseyside. The contract will start on the 1st of April 2024 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.

This is a new provider delivering existing CHC Service across Cheshire and Merseyside.

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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

21/03/2024

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

Westwood Court (Winsford) Limited- Select Health Care

10601937

120 Wellington Road

Dudley

DY1 1UB

UK

NUTS: UKG3

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.selecthealthcaregroup.com/

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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

28/03/2024

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

East Midlands Crossroads-Caring For Carers- Crossroads Together from Carers Trust 4all

03128681

19 Pelham Road Sherwood

Nottingham

NG5 1AP

UK

NUTS: UKF14

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.tuvida.org/

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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

28/02/2024

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

St Martins Church Hall

Peatwood Avenue

Liverpool

L32 7PR

UK

NUTS: UKD72

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.cofekirkby.co.uk/st-martins/

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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

27/02/2024

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

Lakeview Health Care Limited, Exemplar Health Care Limited

11272136

Exemplar Health Care Support Centre 17 Europa View

Sheffield

S9 1XH

UK

NUTS: UKG38

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.exemplarhc.com/care-homes/lakeview

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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

24/04/2024

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

Honeycomb Care

11695438

Office 15, Greetwell Place Lime Kiln Way

Lincoln

LN2 4US

UK

NUTS: UKF30

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.honeycombcare.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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

08/01/2024

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

Everliving Services Ltd

08886309

Studio 13, Stuart House St. Johns Street

Peterborough

PE1 5DD

UK

NUTS: UKH11

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.everlivingservices.com

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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

02/02/2024

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

Elite Care Professionals Limited

14052307

2 Liston Street

Liverpool

L4 5RT

UK

NUTS: UKD72

Internet address(es)

URL: https://eliteprofessionals.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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

30/03/2024

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

Anchor Hanover Group

RS007843

2 Godwin Street

Bradford

BD1 2ST

UK

NUTS: UKE41

Internet address(es)

URL: www.anchor.org.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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

08/10/2024

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

There To Care Ltd-Theretocare Ltd

15223444

27 Macclesfield Road, Whaley Bridge

High Peak

SK23 7DG

UK

NUTS: UKF1

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.theretocare.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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

03/03/2025

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

Thumbs Up Care Group- The Courtyard

12081557

1-3 The Courtyard, Calvin St

Bolton

BL1 8PB

UK

NUTS: UKD3

Internet address(es)

URL: www.thumbsupcare.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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

17/10/2024

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

Tamani Healthcare Ltd

14645727

G R G House, Cobden Street, Salford

Lancashire

M6 6NA

UK

NUTS: UKD4

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.tamamihealthcare.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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

18/03/2024

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

Plessington Court -Chapel House Care Ltd

4866113

Chapel House Lane, Puddington, Neston

Cheshire

CH64 5SW

UK

NUTS: UKD6

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.dementiaresourcecommunity.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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

10/03/2025

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

Oceanic Heights CIC

15308727

Tower Court Business Centre, Oakdale Road

York

YO30 4XL

UK

NUTS: UKE2

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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

29/05/2024

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

Next Steps Domiciliary Care Ltd

8943440

Ebeneezer House, Ryecroft, Newcastle

Staffordshire

ST5 2BE

UK

NUTS: UKG24

Internet address(es)

URL: http://www.nextstephomecare.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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

23/01/2024

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

Ivydene Residential and Nursing Home -Sanctuary Care Limited

4231521

Sanctuary House Chamber Court, Castle Street

Worcester

WR1 3ZQ

UK

NUTS: UKG12

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.sanctuary-care.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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11/05/2024

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

Hannah's Homecare Ltd

952663

Gilbert Wakefield House, 67 Bewsey Street

Warrington

WA2 7JQ

UK

NUTS: UKD61

Internet address(es)

URL: https://hannahshomecareltd.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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

06/11/2024

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

Community Caring Limited

2984200

Units 1-5 Champions Business Park, Arrowe Brook Road, Upton

Wirral

CH49 0AB

UK

NUTS: UKD74

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.communitycaring.com

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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

07/08/2024

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

CareYourWay - Chester- B Home care & Co Ltd

14619349

Vantage Point House Silverhills Road, Decoy Industrial Estate, Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ12 5ND

UK

NUTS: UKK4

Internet address(es)

URL: https://careyourway.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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

19/03/2024

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

Brainkind Neurological Centre York - Independent Hospital -The Disabilities Trust

2334589

32 Market Place The Martlets Burgess Hill

West Sussex

RH15 9NP

UK

NUTS: UKJ2

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.brainkind.org/

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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

11/02/2025

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

Embrace Care Ltd - Beech House

11481296

116 Duke Street

Liverpool

L1 5JW

UK

NUTS: UKD72

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.embracecare.org.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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

15/04/2024

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

City of Liverpool Young Men's Christian Association (Inc)

00560870

15 Leeds Street

Liverpool

L3 6HU

UK

NUTS: UKD72

Internet address(es)

URL: https://ymcatogether.org.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 Health Service in Cheshire and Merseyside

A contract/lot is awarded: Yes

V.2 Award of contract

V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract

21/08/2024

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

Liverpool City Council ( Millvina House & Brushwood Nursing Home)

E08000012

Adult Services and Health, 5th Floor, Cunard Building Pierhead, Water Street

Liverpool

L3 1DS

UK

NUTS: UKD72

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 decision to on board the provider was made by various Place CHC Teams from 01/01/2024 to 30/11/2024 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.

VI.4) Procedures for review

VI.4.1) Review body

Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care Board

1 Lakeside 920, Centre Park Square

Warrington

WA11QY

UK

Internet address(es)

URL: https://www.cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk/

VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice

28/01/2026

Coding

Commodity categories

ID Title Parent category
85100000 Health services Health and social work services

Delivery locations

ID Description
100 UK - All

Alert region restrictions

The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.

ID Description
There are no alert restrictions for this notice.

About the buyer

Main contact:
stephen.evans@cheshireandmerseyside.nhs.uk
Admin contact:
N/a
Technical contact:
N/a
Other contact:
N/a

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