Award

Genetic Outreach Service

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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15 Dec 2025 at 16:42

Summary of the contracting process

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has issued an intention to award notice for the provision of a Genetic Outreach Service, scheduled to commence on 1 April 2026 and conclude on 31 March 2029, with the possibility of a two-year extension. This service aims to address genetic risks within affected communities in Oldham through culturally sensitive support. The procurement relates to family-planning services, categorised under CPV code 85312330, and is being carried out under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, utilising a limited procurement method through Direct Award Process C. The announcement marks the start of a standstill period, with representations from providers due by 29 December 2025.

This tender presents growth opportunities for enterprises specialising in community health services, particularly those proficient in family planning and genetic risk awareness. The awarded contract, valued at £249,000 over three years, has been earmarked for HomeStart-HOST, a Manchester-based SME, thus suggesting prospects for small businesses aiming to expand their health service portfolios in regional markets. Businesses that can offer innovative, integrated, and value-driven services while improving access and fostering social value will be well-positioned to engage with similar opportunities in future procurements initiated by local authorities like Oldham Council.

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Notice Title

Genetic Outreach Service

Notice Description

To ensure that Oldham has a dedicated community outreach service addressing genetics risk in affected communities. The service offers culturally sensitive and appropriate support to communities across Oldham, working closely with families affected by genetic conditions and promoting awareness of genetic risks within these communities.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR). High level outcomes which the service is expected to make a direct contribution to: To ensure that Oldham has a dedicated community outreach service addressing genetics risk in affected communities. The purpose of the report is to seek approval to commission a new Genetics Outreach Service as the current contract is due to end on 31 March 2026. The service offers culturally sensitive and appropriate support to communities across Oldham, working closely with families affected by genetic conditions and promoting awareness of genetic risks within these communities. Contract start date: 1 April 2026 Contract end date: 31 March 2029 Option to extend: up to 2 years Total contract value: PS249,000 (PS49,800 per annum) Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C. 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 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 23:59:59 on 29/12/2025 via email to: James.England@Oldham.gov.uk

Procurement Information

This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) 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 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR option C.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f614
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083050-2025
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

85312330 - Family-planning services

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£249,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20252 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
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
James England
Contact Email
james.england@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1617703000

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
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
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOMESTART-HOST

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