Neonatal Family Support

The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board, located in Manchester, UKD36 region, is overseeing a public procurement process titled "Neonatal Family Support," under the main procurement category of services. This initiative is classified under miscellaneous health services, specifically CPV code 85140000. The procurement method being used here is a limited procedure under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, which does not require prior publication of a call for competition, and the provisions of The Procurement Act 2023 Regulations do not apply.

The procurement stage is currently at the award announcement stage, with the award notice released on 3rd October 2025. The contract intends to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028, with a total value of £51,594, and there is an open period for representations until midnight on 16th October 2025. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in health services and nonprofit organisations, to expand their footprint in the public sector by delivering needs-led peer support for families in neonatal care.

A focus on quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, service sustainability, reducing health inequalities, and social value forms the key award criteria, which account for various percentage weights. As such, organisations with strong solutions in these areas could thrive by effectively supporting the NHS’s objectives in Greater Manchester. Suppliers who can demonstrate value, alongside quality and improved access to healthcare services, will be well positioned to compete effectively for this opportunity.