Proposed merger of the Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital (of The Royal Free Hampstead NHS TRUST) with University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital (of The Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust) and University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are proposing to merge.
Consistent with its merger guidelines, the CCP will examine the costs and benefits of the proposed merger of these acute trusts 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 for acute services in central London and any relevant surrounding area.
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 3 February 2012.
Administrative timetable
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CCP publishes Notice of Acceptance | 20 January 2012 |
| Closing date for Phase I submissions | 3 February 2012 |
| Deadline for completion of Phase I* | 16 March 2012 |
| Deadline for completion of Phase II (if required)** | 13 July 2012 |
* 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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