Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
RJR
Liverpool Road
Chester
CH21UL
UK
E-mail: info@coch-cps.co.uk
NUTS: UKD63
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.coch-cps.co.uk
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
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
Market Engagement for the Future Provision of Healthcare Services under a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Framework
II.1.2) Main CPV code
85100000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement to help inform the Authority's future requirements and support the development of potential new PSR Framework Agreements and associated tender documentation.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
No
II.2) Description
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
UKD
UKE
UKF
UKG
UKH
UKI
UKJ
UKK
UKL
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The purpose of this engagement notice is to invite suppliers to participate in preliminary market engagement to help inform the Authority's future requirements and support the development of potential new PSR Framework Agreements and associated tender documentation.
Information, ideas and feedback provided through this engagement may be used to identify opportunities for new framework agreements and to shape their scope, structure and requirements. However, the Authority is under no obligation to progress any suggestion, service area or proposed solution arising from this engagement.
Suppliers participating in this market consultation are not guaranteed to receive an Invitation to Tender (if Invitations to Tender are subsequently issued) or to secure a place on any framework agreement that may result from any future procurement process.
Please complete the questionnaire available at the link below to express your interest in participating in this market engagement exercise.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/W2zPN4kjMQ
Should we require any further information or clarification regarding your response, we may contact you directly.
Please complete the form by close of play 16th November 2026.
II.2.14) Additional information
Please complete the form by close of play 16th November 2026. Responses submitted following this date may not be reviewed.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
01/04/2027
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
13/10/2026