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The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board has awarded a contract for Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Services, focusing on improving access and support for children, young people, and families in Bolton. This service is categorised under health services and is a provider selection regime (PSR) direct award, bypassing traditional procurement processes. The contract, valued at £879,953, will operate from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027, allowing ample time for service mobilisation and delivery.
The procurement process is managed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, highlighting specific criteria around quality, value, integration, social impact, and innovative approaches. The contract award marks the completion of the latest procurement stage, with formal agreements concluded as of 1st April 2025. This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth within the health services sector, particularly for organisations specialising in mental health support and community welfare.
With Bolton Together as the awarded supplier, it showcases a collaborative approach involving large-scale and well-established service providers. Organisations with expertise in delivering holistic and integrated health solutions, especially those capable of addressing social value and health inequalities, stand well-suited to benefit from the burgeoning needs and strategic goals of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. The focus on delivering comprehensive mental health support opens pathways for innovative partnerships, community engagement, and development of sustainable care models that can have long-term impacts on the regional healthcare landscape.
The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of The Procurement Act 2023 Regulations do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by midnight on 2nd September 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to: nhsgm.procurement@nhs.net Key Award Criteria - Quality and innovation - 20%, Value 20%, Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 20%, improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 20% and Social Value - 20%. Award decision-makers: Corporate Director of Finance - Commissioning & Financial Assurance and the Executive Committee on behalf on NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. No conflicts of interest were declared.
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