Children & Young People's Mental Health Services

The public procurement process titled "Children & Young People's Mental Health Services" is initiated by the NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. It falls under the health services industry category, specifically targeting mental health support for children and young people. The procurement is located in the Greater Manchester area (region UKD36) and is currently at the award stage, with the contract being active from 1st April 2025 until 31st March 2028.

The total contract value is £3,087,842, and the procurement process involved a limited procedure—a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process—without a prior publication of a call for competition. Representations by providers must be submitted by midnight on 7th January 2026. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health services, particularly those focusing on innovative mental health solutions for young people.

Companies that value quality, integration, collaboration, improving access, reducing health inequalities, and facilitating choice would find this contract suitable. The award criteria included aspects such as quality and innovation (20%), value (15%), and social value (20%), indicating a strong emphasis on impactful service provision. The successful supplier, Early Break, a large-scale business based in Bury, demonstrates that well-established organisations with robust service capabilities in the health sector are well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders.