Acute and Community Mental Health Services

The procurement process for "Acute and Community Mental Health Services" was conducted by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. This contract falls under the health services industry category and was finalised under the award stage. The contract, valued at £281,221,096, covers services from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, within the UKD36 region.

The procurement method utilised was a limited procedure, specifically a direct award without prior publication, as permitted by the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The Provider Selection Regime exempts this award from the Procurement Act 2023, and the contract was awarded to Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust. The procurement was completed in compliance with the applicable legal frameworks as of the contract signing date on 1st April 2025.

This tender offers significant opportunities for organisations specialising in health services, particularly those adept at delivering acute and community mental health care. Given the substantial contract value and the specialised services required, large-scale health service providers with extensive capabilities in managing regional healthcare demands are well-suited to such projects. The direct award method underscores the necessity for strong pre-existing qualifications and relationships with NHS authorities.

Organisations desiring similar opportunities would benefit from establishing robust credibility and capacity in providing high-quality health services within the designated regional frameworks.