East London NHS Foundation Trust is proposing to acquire Newham PCT's provider services arm.
The CCP will examine the costs and benefits of the proposed merger under its merger guidelines to assess whether it could be expected to have an adverse effect on patients or taxpayers.
In doing so, the CCP will consider the effect of the transaction on patient choice and competition for community and mental health services in Newham or a wider area.
The CCP would welcome submissions in writing from interested individuals and organisations on this issue or on any other matter relevant to the CCP's assessment of this transaction under the Principles and Rules of Cooperation and Competition. To submit evidence please email cases@ccpanel.gsi.gov.uk.
The closing date for submissions is 20 January 2010.
Case documents
Media Release (10/03/10) [210 KB]
Executive Summary - Final Version (18/01/10) [63 KB]
Notice of Acceptance (13/01/10) [338 KB]
Administrative timetable
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CCP publishes Notice of Acceptance | 13 January 2010 |
| Closing date for Phase 1 submissions | 20 January 2010 |
| Deadline for completion of Phase 1 * | 10 March 2010 |
| Deadline for completion of Phase 2 (if required)** | 6 July 2010 |
* At the end of Phase 1, 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 1, or
- proceed to a more detailed Phase 2 investigation.
** Phase 2 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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