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Talking Therapies (IAPT), Salford Bereavement and Loss Therapy, Salford Living Well, GM Bereavement Services on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester ICB

NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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05 Mar 2025 at 14:19

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is initiating a public procurement process for a range of health services under the title "Talking Therapies (IAPT), Salford Bereavement and Loss Therapy, Salford Living Well, GM Bereavement Services." This contract, categorised under CPV code 85100000 (Health services), pertains to the Greater Manchester region (UKD). The procurement stage is at the award phase, with an intention to award notice published on 4th March 2025. The contract, valued at £9,328,318, is slated to run from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2029. The standstill period allows providers to make representations until midnight on 18th March 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare services, particularly those proficient in mental health and bereavement support. Firms that can demonstrate high quality, innovation, value, integration, collaboration, and a commitment to social value will be well-suited to compete. The process follows a limited procurement method without prior publication, ensuring that the NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board directly selects the provider. This approach aims to enhance service sustainability and reduce health inequalities, offering significant growth potential for businesses aligned with these values.

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Notice Title

Talking Therapies (IAPT), Salford Bereavement and Loss Therapy, Salford Living Well, GM Bereavement Services on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester ICB

Notice Description

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C intention to award notice for Talking Therapies (IAPT), Salford Bereavement and Loss Therapy, Salford Living Well, GM Bereavement Services. 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 18th March 2025. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. This contract will be from 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2029. The total value of this contract will be PS9,328,318

Lot Information

Lot 1

Key award criteria - (1) Quality and Innovation - 20% (2) Value - 20% (3) Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 20% (4) Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 20% (5) Social Value - 20% Written representations should be sent to: nhsgm.procurement@nhs.net 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 or potential conflicts of interest of the individuals making the decision identified. Additional information: Intention to award notice only.

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C intention to award notice. 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 18th March 2025. Contracts have 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e9d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008063-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,328,318 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
nhsgm.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIX DEGREES SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

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