Planning

The Provision of GP & Corporate IT Support Services on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board

NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 10:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is currently in the planning stage for a contract titled "The Provision of GP & Corporate IT Support Services," aiming to enhance IT support across the region. This procurement process falls under the services category, with a specific focus on software packages and IT services. Geographically, it pertains to the United Kingdom, specifically the UKD33 region. Noteworthy is the planned contract period from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2032, with a substantial anticipated annual value of up to £21 million. A significant milestone in this process is a market engagement questionnaire, due for submission by 26th January 2026, via the SAP Ariba portal.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT support and consulting, software development, and information systems. With a total potential contract value of £105 million over five years, it offers an extensive engagement prospect for businesses with experience in delivering comprehensive IT support services within the health sector. Companies well-versed in serving public authorities, particularly in healthcare IT solutions, would find this opportunity particularly lucrative, given the substantial scope and financial scale of the contract. Such a tender aligns well with businesses looking to expand their portfolio within the UK healthcare market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision of GP & Corporate IT Support Services on behalf of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board

Notice Description

The Provision of GP & Corporate IT Support Services for NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board intention to establish a contract for up to 5 years and with an indicative contract value of up to PS21,000,000 per annum.

Planning Information

Market Engagement Questionnaire and Specification for review and submission from Suppliers within the via SAP Ariba portal. https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/RfxEvent/preview/1110001945?anId=ANONYMOUS

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06018a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001315-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary 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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£105,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
26 Jan 20266 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emily.mcshaneriding1@nhs.net, nhsgm.procurement@nhs.net
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Further Information

Notice Documents

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