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Official procurement procedure
NHSE588 Health and Social Care Services in HMP's North West
Health services
Published value
Not published
Submission deadline Not published
Lots published3
Procurement Intelligence
Published evidence · v1
Prepared 7 Sept 2026, 20:33 BST
A pre-calculated analytical view of official UK procurement facts, competition benchmarks and decision timelines.
Bid readiness
Review notice
Check official notice for submission route
Scope structure
3lots
1 published CPV family
Decision Velocity
~48 days
Sector median: 48 days
Contract lifecycle
Not published
No published extension signal
Pricing & Budget Savings
£104,239,974
1 award supplier linked
Bidding Competition
3 bids
No bid spread metrics published
Sector Market Benchmark (CPV 85)
Based on 36,437 published procedures
Median Winning Discount
5.15%
Typical Bids Received
1 bidders
Typical Evaluation Window
48 days
Historical record: Knowle House Surgery has won 15 previous contracts with this contracting authority in this category.
Procurement history indicates repeat engagement with this buyer in this sector. All competitions remain open to qualifying tenderers.
Top Contenders in this Sector (CPV 85)
Active commercial suppliers winning public contracts in this field
| Supplier | Awards won in sector | Total awarded value | Avg. winning discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 445 contracts | £589,385 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
Knowle House SurgeryCRN: TBC | 403 contracts | £1,860,017,505 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
| 300 contracts | £232,055 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
| 251 contracts | £779,257 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
| 243 contracts | £257,522 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
| 228 contracts | £251,448 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
| 225 contracts | £169,325 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
| 219 contracts | £251,097 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
| 202 contracts | £597,982 | At ceiling / not disclosed | |
| 180 contracts | £212,030 | At ceiling / not disclosed |
Evidence coverage
7/12 core inputs published
Comparable published opportunities
Method: tender-intelligence-v1. Values and dates are retained OCDS facts; missing source data remains unknown.Historic records ranked from matching published evidence. They are research comparables, not expected competitors or a price forecast.
| Published procedure | Published value | Matching evidence |
|---|---|---|
National Framework Agreement for the provision of Mental Health and Wellbeing ServicesCOUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 3 Sept 2026, 13:24 BST | Value not published | same CPV family same region |
Provision of Falls Prevention, Rehabilitation and Recovery ServicesCOUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 3 Sept 2026, 16:32 BST | Value not published | same CPV family same region |
GMCA 2087 GM Inclusion Health Services: Co-occurring Conditions Support ServicesGreater Manchester Combined Authority · 7 Sept 2026, 16:48 BST | £15,000,000 | same CPV family same region |
Provision of Insourced and Outsourced Clinical Services Framework (Framework Reopening)COUNTESS OF CHESTER HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · 1 Sept 2026, 14:16 BST | Value not published | same CPV family same region |
DHSC: GPH: Mothers Living with HIV Formula Milk Funding Scheme 2027Department of Health & Social Care · 28 Aug 2026, 16:43 BST | £875,000 | same CPV family same region |
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
Generated from official OCDS record
Tenderline Synopsis: NHS England - North West: "NHSE588 Health and Social Care Services in HMP's North West". Published status: complete. Published value: Value not published. 3 published lots. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | NHS England - North West | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | complete No deadline published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | Not published |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: NHS England - North West
Market Analytics
Derived from OCDS awards & bid statistics
Published history for NHS England - North West. These figures describe retained records, not a forecast of bids or a measure of buyer bias.
Published-to-award variance
Not availableInsufficient comparable data
Competition Density
1Bids / Report (median)
Supplier ConcentrationLow Concentration
Waythrough (Formerly Humankind)Top vendor: 0.2% of attributable valuePayment Terms
Check noticePublished terms
Coverage: 28 active published awards; 28 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Published-to-award variance compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Historical Awarded Suppliers in this Category (CPV 85):
| Supplier Name | Historic Awards | Attributable Value | Avg. Price Discount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waythrough (Formerly Humankind) | 15 wins | £403,336 | — |
| Practice Plus Group Health & Rehabilitation Services Limited | 3 wins | £104,239,974 | — |
| Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust | 3 wins | £52,443,865 | — |
| Time for Teeth Limited | 3 wins | £5,651,973 | — |
| FCJ OPTICALS LTD | 2 wins | £3,177,000 | — |
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityNHS England - North West | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSNot published | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published11 Oct 2023, 13:40 BST | Last source update11 Oct 2023, 13:40 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationHealth services | ||
Delivery area | ||
OCIDocds-h6vhtk-03d3ac | ||
What is being bought
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) worked for, and on behalf of, NHS England - North West, Health and Justice Team who commission Health and Social Care Services in HMP Preston, HMP Kirkham, HMP Lancaster Farms, HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross.
North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service that worked for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (the Contracting Authority) who undertaken a procurement to commission Health and Social Care Services in HMP Preston, HMP Kirkham, HMP Lancaster Farms, HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross.
The procurement process was advertised with 3 Lots:
Lot 1 HMP Preston
Lot 2 HMP Kirkham and HMP Lancaster Farms
Lot 3 HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross
The contract term for Lot 1 HMP Preston and Lot 2 HMP Kirkham and HMP Lancaster Farms was for an initial period of 6 years commencing on 01 April 2024, with an option to extend for a further 3 years at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
The contract term for Lot 3 HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross was for an initial period of 5 years commencing on 01 April 2024 with an option to extend for a further 3 years at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance.
Please note that caveat responses would be considered as non-acceptance of this requirement.
The closing date for submission of the tenders was before 12:00 noon on 10 July 2023.
What changed
From the official release history
- Status changed to complete
11 Oct 2023, 13:40 BST - Official notice release published
11 Oct 2023, 13:40 BST - Submission deadline changed to published date
11 Oct 2023, 13:40 BST - Status changed to active
5 Jun 2023, 12:47 BST - Official notice release published
5 Jun 2023, 12:47 BST - Submission deadline changed to 10 Jul 2023, 12:00 BST
5 Jun 2023, 12:47 BST - Buyer information updated
5 Jun 2023, 12:47 BST
Lots and requirements (3)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1Lot 1 HMP PrestonStatus not publishedPublished valueNot publishedNorth of England Commissioning Support (NECS) worked for, and on behalf of, NHS England - North West, Health and Justice Team who commission Health and Social Care Services in HMP Preston, HMP Kirkham, HMP Lancaster Farms, HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross. North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (the Contracting Authority) who undertaken a procurement to commission Health and Social Care Services in HMP Preston, HMP Kirkham, HMP Lancaster Farms, HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross. The procurement process was advertised with 3 Lots: Lot 1 HMP Preston Lot 2 HMP Kirkham and HMP Lancaster Farms Lot 3 HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross The contract term for Lot 1 HMP Preston and Lot 2 HMP Kirkham and HMP Lancaster Farms was for an initial period of 6 years commencing on 01 April 2024, with an option to extend for a further 3 years at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The contract term for Lot 3 HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross was for an initial period of 5 years commencing on 01 April 2024 with an option to extend for a further 3 years at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Please note that caveat responses would be considered as non-acceptance of this requirement. The closing date for submission of tenders was before 12:00 noon on 10 July 2023. Additional information: The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 as amended by the Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulation 2014 (TUPE) may apply to this contract as this is an existing service provision. Bidders are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. NECS utilised an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there will be no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including bid submissions, will be conducted via Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome IContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #2Lot 2 HMP Kirkham and HMP Lancaster FarmsStatus not publishedPublished valueNot publishedNorth of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are worked for, and on behalf of, NHS England - North West, Health and Justice Team who commission Health and Social Care Services in HMP Preston, HMP Kirkham, HMP Lancaster Farms, HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross. North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) are a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (the Contracting Authority) who undertaken a procurement to commission Health and Social Care Services in HMP Preston, HMP Kirkham, HMP Lancaster Farms, HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross. The procurement process was advertised with 3 Lots: Lot 1 HMP Preston Lot 2 HMP Kirkham and HMP Lancaster Farms Lot 3 HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross The contract term for Lot 1 HMP Preston and Lot 2 HMP Kirkham and HMP Lancaster Farms was for an initial period of 6 years commencing on 01 April 2024, with an option to extend for a further 3 years at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The contract term for Lot 3 HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross was for an initial period of 5 years commencing on 01 April 2024 with an option to extend for a further 3 years at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Please note that caveat responses would be considered as non-acceptance of this requirement. The closing date for submission of tenders was before 12:00 noon on 10 July 2023. Additional information: he Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 as amended by the Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulation 2014 (TUPE) may apply to this contract as this is an existing service provision. Bidders are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. NECS utilised an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there was no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including bid submissions, was conducted via Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/WelcomeContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 3 · #3Lot 3 HMP Risley and HMP Thorn CrossStatus not publishedPublished valueNot publishedNorth of England Commissioning Support (NECS) worked for, and on behalf of, NHS England - North West, Health and Justice Team who commission Health and Social Care Services in HMP Preston, HMP Kirkham, HMP Lancaster Farms, HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross. North of England Commissioning Support (NECS) is a commissioning support service working for and on behalf of NHS England - North West (the Contracting Authority) who undertaken a procurement to commission Health and Social Care Services in HMP Preston, HMP Kirkham, HMP Lancaster Farms, HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross. The procurement process was advertised with 3 Lots: Lot 1 HMP Preston Lot 2 HMP Kirkham and HMP Lancaster Farms Lot 3 HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross The contract term for Lot 1 HMP Preston and Lot 2 HMP Kirkham and HMP Lancaster Farms was for an initial period of 6 years commencing on 01 April 2024, with an option to extend for a further 3 years at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. The contract term for Lot 3 HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross was for an initial period of 5 years commencing on 01 April 2024 with an option to extend for a further 3 years at the discretion of the Contracting Authority and subject to satisfactory contractual and financial performance. Please note that caveat responses was considered as non-acceptance of this requirement. The closing date for submission of tenders was before 12:00 noon on 10 July 2023. Additional information: The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 as amended by the Collective Redundancies and Transfer of Undertaking (Protection of Employment) (Amendment) Regulation 2014 (TUPE) may apply to this contract as this is an existing service provision. Bidders are advised to obtain their own legal advice and carry out due diligence including the New Fair Deal non-statutory policy setting out how pensions issues are to be dealt with when staff are compulsorily transferred from the public sector to independent providers delivering public services. NECS utilised an electronic tendering tool to manage this procurement and communicate with potential bidders. Accordingly, there was no hard copy documents issued to potential bidders and all communications with NECS, including bid submissions, will be conducted via Atamis: https://health-family.force.com/s/WelcomeContract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
11 Oct 2023, 13:40 BST - Award active
Not published · Not published - Award active
Not published · Not published - Award active
Not published · Not published - Contract active
Signed Not published · £33,749,991 - Contract active
Signed Not published · £34,649,991 - Contract active
Signed Not published · £35,839,992
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards Practice Plus Group Health & Rehabilitation Services Limited Not published · Not published · active Practice Plus Group Health & Rehabilitation Services Limited Not published · Not published · active Practice Plus Group Health & Rehabilitation Services Limited Not published · Not published · active |
Contracts Lot 1 HMP Preston £33,749,991 · signed Not published · active Lot 2 HMP Kirkham and HMP Lancaster Farms £34,649,991 · signed Not published · active Lot 3 HMP Risley and HMP Thorn Cross £35,839,992 · signed Not published · active |
Bid statistics bids: 3 (lot 1) bids: 3 (lot 2) bids: 3 (lot 3) |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
NHS England - North West
Contracting authority GB-NHS-Q75Documents (0)
Official links; attachments are not copied
No linked documents are published
Related procedures (0)
No related procedures published