Planning

Insourcing - Neurodevelopmental Services for Children and Young People

MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Planning

14 May 2026 at 12:59

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is in the planning stage of procuring insourcing services for Neurodevelopmental Services aimed at children and young people. This opportunity falls under the health services industry, specifically paediatric services, and will be executed within Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement process, which began on 14th May 2026, is currently focusing on early market engagement, with an engagement end date set for 29th May 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to participate via the Atamis e-sourcing portal. The total contract value is estimated at £46,800.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for providers specialising in paediatric health services, particularly those with expertise in insourcing models for Autism and ADHD assessments. Businesses that hold a valid Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration and have undergone inspections are well-suited to compete. The opportunity will enable successful bidders to expand their service offerings by employing Trust systems, governance, and facilities. Potential providers should demonstrate experience, workforce capacity, mobilisation capabilities, and innovative delivery models to effectively meet the outlined specifications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Insourcing - Neurodevelopmental Services for Children and Young People

Notice Description

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) - MFT Insourcing Services for CYP Autism and ADHD Assessment Additional information: Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking to engage with suitably qualified providers capable of delivering additional insourcing capacity for Children and Young People (CYP) Neurodevelopmental (ND) assessment services across Greater Manchester. Services will be delivered via an insourcing model using Trust systems, governance arrangements, and facilities where applicable. Mandatory CQC Requirement - Providers must: * Hold current Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration for the relevant regulated activities * Have undergone CQC inspection MFT reserves the right to exclude or remove any provider from the process where: * Appropriate CQC registration is not held * A CQC inspection has not been undertaken * Regulatory, compliance, or quality concerns are identified Market Engagement Interested providers are invited to express interest and provide information regarding: * Relevant experience * Workforce capacity * Mobilisation timescales * Delivery model capability This PIN is issued for market engagement purposes only and does not constitute a formal call for competition or commitment to award a contract. The specification included within this notice outlines the indicative service specification which is not exhaustive and subject to modification when a tender notice is issued. To express interest and participate in the tender, please register and apply via Atamis e-sourcing portal https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome Should Tenderers have any queries, or having problems using the portal, they should contact Helpdesk at: Phone: 0800 9956035 E-mail: support-health@atamis.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbd5e8ba-70c4-42e0-b625-a59d7f08694e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7bfed48-7f03-4fc3-a8f7-b9c8703b1fbe
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85121291 - Paediatric services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
29 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DAVYHULME
Postcode
M41 5SL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Davyhulme
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

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