Supported accommodation for people living with Severe Mental Illness

The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (NHS GM ICB) is initiating a procurement process for the provision of supported accommodation services for individuals living with Severe Mental Illness (SMI). This services contract, categorised under rehabilitation services (CPV code 85312500), entails community residential placements. The service delivery is scheduled from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026, with an estimated contract value of £919,305.

The intent to award this contract is currently in the standstill period, with any objections to be submitted by midnight on 9th April 2025. The procurement method is a direct award under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR), compliant with Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and it bypasses the need for prior publication of a competitive call. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations specialising in healthcare services and supported living accommodations.

Given the focus on quality, innovation, integration, collaboration, and social value, businesses presenting strong credentials in these areas are well-suited to compete. Additionally, large-scale suppliers, such as HumanKind, the intended awardee, with experience in managing and delivering community residential placements, stand to benefit significantly from this contract. The contract promotes improving access and reducing health inequalities, thereby incentivising service providers who excel in delivering holistic and sustainable healthcare solutions.