Merger of part of the NHS Warwickshire Provider Services Arm with George Eliot NHS Trust
Three GP practices currently operate within the NHS Warwickshire provider health services arm and are proposing to merge with George Eliot NHS Trust.
Consistent with its merger guidelines, the CCP will examine the costs and benefits of the proposed merger to patients and taxpayers, in order to ascertain whether the transaction is consistent with Principle 10 of the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition. In doing so, the CCP will consider the effect of the transaction on patient choice and competition in areas in and around Warwickshire.
The CCP welcomes submissions in writing from interested individuals and organisations on this issue or any other matter relevant to the CCP's assessment of this transaction under the Principles and Rules for Cooperation and Competition. To submit evidence please use the email address: cases@ccpanel.gsi.gov.uk.
The closing date for submissions is 28 January 2011.
Case documents
Timetable Amendment (17/03/11) [137 KB]
Suspension of Phase I (10/03/11) [138 KB]
Notice of Acceptance (17/01/11) [188 KB]
Administrative timetable
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CCP publishes Notice of Acceptance | 17 January 2011 |
| Closing date for Phase I submissions | 28 January 2011 |
| Deadline for completion of Phase I* | 22 March 2011 |
| Deadline for completion of Phase II (if required)** | 11 July 2011 |
* At the end of Phase I, the CCP will either:
- recommend that the merger be allowed to proceed, or
- recommend that the merger be allowed to proceed subject to measures agreed with the parties that address concerns identified by the CCP during Phase I, or
- proceed to a more detailed Phase II investigation.
** Phase II allows the CCP to conduct a more in-depth investigation where this is required to fully assess a merger.
NB. This timetable will be updated as required during the course of the inquiry.
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