Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NHS England
7&8 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP
UK
Contact person: Caroline Mpala
E-mail: caroline.mpala@nhs.net
NUTS: UKE
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.england.nhs.uk//
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.england.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
Specialised Commissioning Acute Contract- North West
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
Acute contracts for Specialised Commissioning Services across the North West region.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
11 589 901.14
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Lot 1: ACE CENTRE
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD37
Main site or place of performance:
ACE CENTRE
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract is £4,695,459.40.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: No realistic alternative provider
/ Weighting: 100
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
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Lot 2: MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD33
Main site or place of performance:
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract is £5,107.50
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: No realistic alternative provider
/ Weighting: 100
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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Lot 3: BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD42
Main site or place of performance:
BLACKPOOL TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract is £26,608.03
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: No realistic alternative provider
/ Weighting: 100
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
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lot 4: BOLTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD36
Main site or place of performance:
BOLTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract is £14,709.60
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: No realistic alternative provider
/ Weighting: 100
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year with option to extend
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Lot 5: COUNTESS OF CHESTER
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD63
Main site or place of performance:
COUNTESS OF CHESTER
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract is £106,252.34
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: No realistic alternative provider
/ Weighting: 100
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
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Lot 6: EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD46
Main site or place of performance:
EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract is £17,430.88.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: No realistic alternative provider
/ Weighting: 100
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
Lot No: 7
II.2.1) Title
Lot 7: LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD44
Main site or place of performance:
LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract is £576,439.60
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: No realistic alternative provider
/ Weighting: 100
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
Lot No: 8
II.2.1) Title
Lot 8: MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD62
Main site or place of performance:
MID CHESHIRE HOSPITALS NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract is £20,917.26
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: No realistic alternative provider
/ Weighting: 100
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
Lot No: 9
II.2.1) Title
Lot 9: NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD72
Main site or place of performance:
NHS BLOOD AND TRANSPLANT
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract is £6,000,000.00.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: No realistic alternative provider
/ Weighting: 100
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
Lot No: 10
II.2.1) Title
Lot 10: NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (FORMALLY SALFORD)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD34
Main site or place of performance:
NORTHERN CARE ALLIANCE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (FORMALLY SALFORD)
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract is £3,486.38.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: No realistic alternative provider
/ Weighting: 100
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
Lot No: 11
II.2.1) Title
Lot 11: UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS OF MORECAMBE BAY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD44
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract is £49,969.74.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: No realistic alternative provider
/ Weighting: 100
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
Lot No: 12
II.2.1) Title
Lot 12: WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD74
Main site or place of performance:
WIRRAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract is £17,465.61.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: No realistic alternative provider
/ Weighting: 100
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
Lot No: 13
II.2.1) Title
Lot 13: WRIGHTINGTON, WIGAN AND LEIGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
85100000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKD61
Main site or place of performance:
WRIGHTINGTON, WIGAN AND LEIGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
An award has been made following Direct Award Process A in line with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.<br/><br/>The service started on 1st April 2025 for a period of 1 year.<br/><br/>The lifetime value of the contract is £56,054.81.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion: No realistic alternative provider
/ Weighting: 100
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
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below<br/>• The services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason:<br/>• absence of competition for technical reasons<br/><br/>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, using Direct Award Process A. Under these regulations, where there is an existing provider of the service, and the service can only be delivered by that provider, no other process can be used.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2025
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
ACE CENTRE
Hollinwood Business Centre, Albert St, Hollinwood, Failsworth, Oldham, OL8 3QL
Oldham
OL8 3QL
UK
NUTS: UKD37
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:
: 4 695 459.40
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2025
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
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Oxford Road; Manchester; M13 9WL
Manchester
M13 9WL
UK
NUTS: UKD33
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:
: 5 107.50
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2025
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
Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Whinney Heys Rd, Blackpool, FY3 8NR
Blackpool
FY3 8NR
UK
NUTS: UKD42
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:
: 26 608.03
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2025
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
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Minerva Rd, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0JR
Bolton
BL4 0JR
UK
NUTS: UKD36
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:
: 14 709.60
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2025
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
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Countess of Chester Health Park, Liverpool Road, Chester, CH2 1UL
Chester
CH2 1UL
UK
NUTS: UKD63
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:
: 106 252.34
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2025
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
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
Casterton Ave, Burnley, BB10 2PQ
Burnley
BB10 2PQ
UK
NUTS: UKD46
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:
: 17 430.88
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2025
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
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 9HT
Lancashire
PR2 9HT
UK
NUTS: UKD44
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:
: 576 439.60
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2025
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
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Leighton Hospital, Middlewich Road, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 4QJ
Cheshire
CW1 4QJ
UK
NUTS: UKD62
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:
: 20 917.26
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2025
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
NHS Blood and Transplant
14 Estuary Banks, Speke, Liverpool L24 8RB
Liverpool
L24 8RB
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:
: 6 000 000.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2025
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Mayo Building, Stott Ln, Salford, M6 8HD
Salford
M6 8HD
UK
NUTS: UKD34
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:
: 3 486.38
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2025
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
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust
Burton Rd, Kendal, LA9 7RG
Kendal
LA9 7RG
UK
NUTS: UKD44
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:
: 49 969.74
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2025
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
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Rd, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH49 5PE
Wirral
CH49 5PE
UK
NUTS: UKD74
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:
: 17 465.61
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
01/04/2025
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
WRIGHTINGTON, WIGAN AND LEIGH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST.
Trust HQ, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN
Wigan
WN1 2NN
UK
NUTS: UKD61
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:
: 56 054.81
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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>The decision makers for this process were the NHS England’s National Commissioning<br/>Group.<br/>There were no conflicts of interests declared in reaching the decision to award.
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit
Cardinal Square, 10 Nottingham Road
Derby
DE1 3QT
UK
Internet address(es)
URL: https://www.ardengemcsu.nhs.uk/
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/04/2025