Asylum Seekers - Locally Commissioned Service

The contracting process, titled "Asylum Seekers - Locally Commissioned Service", was managed by the NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. It involves the delivery of primary care services to asylum seekers in Bolton, aiming to ensure access to high-quality medical care. This service falls under the general-practitioner services category.

The procurement method used is the Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C, with the award expected to take place without a prior publication of a call for competition. The contract spans from 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 with an optional 12-month extension to 31st March 2026. The total contract value stands at £72,358, with £36,179 allocated per year if the extension is utilised.

Key dates include representations by providers required by midnight on 12th May 2025, during the standstill period. The service provision location is in Bolton, within region UKD3, with the NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board based in Manchester overseeing the process. This tender represents a notable growth opportunity for businesses in the healthcare sector, specifically those specialising in primary care services and seeking to expand their client base or portfolio in the public sector.

As the procurement process was a direct award under the PSR, businesses with the ability to demonstrate innovation, quality, and service sustainability may find similar future contracts advantageous. Benefits of engagement include fostering integration and collaboration while addressing health inequalities, offering a pathway for businesses committed to social value and improved community health outcomes. Suitable contenders for such contracts are likely to be established medical practices or healthcare service providers that can meet the EIGHT-defined award criteria, ensuring comprehensive care delivery to diverse populations.

Businesses interested in similar opportunities should monitor NHS procurement channels and may consider engaging with local public health bodies to better understand emerging needs and tender requirements.