Cheshire and Merseyside IPD Consortium wins national award
The Cheshire and Merseyside Inpatient Detoxification (IPD) Consortium, supported by MIAA and hosted by Wirral Council has been nationally recognised for excellence, winning the Collaborative Procurement Initiative Award at the National Procurement Awards—and going on to be named the overall national winner across all categories.
The award celebrates the power of collaboration in public procurement and the measurable benefits it delivers.
A new model for better outcomes
Led by MIAA, the initiative brought together partners from across the region to design and procure services aligned with real-world needs and lived experience.
The consortium unites all nine local authorities across Cheshire and Merseyside, working through a shared governance model to ensure high-quality, accessible detoxification services with greater choice and equity for service users.
The collaboration provides improved outcomes for individuals, families, and communities delivering better value for money and enhanced social value. Using the IPD Framework, partners moved beyond siloed working to enable shared problem-solving, improved market engagement, and more responsive service delivery.
Delivering Outstanding Results
The impact has been both immediate and transformational with an 82% successful treatment completion rate — far above the national average of 47%, reduced waiting times and lower average bed-night costs. Most importantly, Improved public health outcomes, with:
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- Drug-related deaths remaining stable locally while rising nationally
- Alcohol-specific deaths decreasing locally against national increases
Beyond the numbers, the programme is reducing pressure on NHS services and building confidence in recovery pathways.
Leadership and Innovation
At the heart of the initiative is MIAA, providing leadership, coordination, and a foundation for transparency and shared learning. One standout innovation is the North West Universal Referral Form, developed to streamline access, reduce variation, and ensure service user choice across the region.
“I'm delighted by this success, it was always MIAA's vision to create a consortium model that fosters a creative space for all partners,”
Jane Pine, Senior Programme Delivery Manager, MIAA
Through innovation, partnership, and a relentless focus on outcomes, the Cheshire and Merseyside IPD Consortium is setting a new standard for addiction recovery services—proving that when systems work together, people recover.
