Derby Teaching Hospitals / Burton Hospitals merger inquiry
The CMA investigated and cleared the anticipated merger between Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DTHFT) and Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT)
Statutory timetable
| Phase 1 date | Action |
|---|---|
| 5 April 2018 | Decision published |
| 15 March 2018 | Decision announced |
| 18 January 2018 to 1 February 2018 | Invitation to comment |
| 18 January 2018 | Launch of merger inquiry |
Phase 1
CMA clearance decision
15 March 2018: The CMA has cleared the anticipated merger between Derby Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DTHFT) and Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT).
- (5.4.18)
- NHSI’s advice on patient benefits (external site) (5.4.18)
- News Story: Derby and Burton hospital trust merger cleared by the CMA (15.3.18)
Invitation to comment: Now closed
18 January 2018: The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is considering whether it is or may be the case that this transaction, if carried into effect, will result in the creation of a relevant merger situation under the merger provisions of the Enterprise Act 2002 and, if so, whether the creation of that situation may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within any market or markets in the United Kingdom for goods or services.
Launch of merger inquiry
18 January 2018: The CMA announced the launch of its merger inquiry by notice to the parties.
- (18.1.18)
Contact
Please send written representations about any competition issues to:
Updates to this page
Last updated 5 April 2018 + show all updates
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Full text of the decision published.
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Clearance decision announced.
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First published.