Mental Health Services

This procurement process involves the NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board, which is undertaking a direct award process to provide Mental Health Services across the region. The tender falls under the health services industry category and is located in Manchester, UK, region UKD36. It is currently in the award stage, following an intention to award notice under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023.

This specific contract, for Child and Adult Mental Health Services, spans from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2028, with a total contract value of £8,530,292. Representations by providers are to be made by midnight on January 22, 2026. The procurement is conducted through a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a competition call due to the procurement falling outside certain regulatory scopes.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in mental health services, particularly those capable of offering innovative, quality-driven solutions that integrate seamlessly into existing community health frameworks. The key criteria for selection include quality and innovation, integration and collaboration, and social value, offering a competitive edge to service providers who excel in these areas. Large-scale businesses like Tameside and Glossop Mind, the anticipated supplier, are particularly well-suited given their capacity to meet the qualitative and geographical demands of the NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board's objectives.

Firms equipped to improve access, reduce health inequalities, and facilitate consumer choice in mental health services would do well to position themselves competitively for such opportunities.