Award

Invitation to Tender for Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) for Deaf People

METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

22 Aug 2025 at 16:52

Award

19 Jun 2025 at 07:08

Tender

19 Mar 2025 at 09:29

Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan borough of Bury has awarded a contract for Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services specifically tailored for deaf individuals, following an open tender process. The procurement, classified under health and social work services, falls within the industry category of services and targets the Greater Manchester region. This contract, with SIGNHEALTH as the supplier, was initiated due to a policy change at Cygnet Bury hospital, necessitating support for its deaf adult patients. The contract period runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026, with a potential extension for an additional year, contingent upon review, and holds a total gross value of £73,756. The procurement process adhered to below-threshold open competition standards and adopted a light-touch regime, ensuring the process was accessible and competitive.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health advocacy services. The focus on providing niche mental health advocacy for deaf individuals underscores a specialised demand, creating a competitive edge for organisations with expertise in this area. SMEs and VCSEs capable of delivering tailored advocacy services are well-positioned to leverage this contract to expand their market presence in the public sector, particularly in Greater Manchester, thereby fostering relationships with the Metropolitan borough of Bury and similar contracting authorities.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) for Deaf People

Notice Description

Bury Council is seeking to appoint a specialist provider with appropriate skills and experience to provide Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to people in hospital. The need for this service has arisen due to a change in policy at the Cygnet Bury hospital. Cygnet Bury refers patients to the Bury Council commissioned Bury Advocacy Hub for support, the service is delivered by NCompass. Cygnet Bury has several adult patients who are deaf and therefore an IMHA service is required to provide appropriate support to these people. The service is for people aged 18+. 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026 With an option to extend for a further 12 months.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension. The contract will be reviewed if service is still required before deciding to extend

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04eed9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051046-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£61,463 Under £100K
Contracts Value
£61,463 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@bury.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0SW
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD4 Lancashire, TLD6 Cheshire, TLD7 Merseyside

Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SIGNHEALTH

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