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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PlanningUpdate

26 Jan 2026 at 17:29

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

08 Jan 2026 at 10:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board is planning a procurement for "The Provision of GP & Corporate IT Support Services," targeting the IT services sector, including software packages and information systems. This tender process, currently in the planning stage, is set to establish a contract lasting up to five years with an indicative annual value of £21,000,000. Key procurement activities include market engagement through a questionnaire, with submission due by 26th January 2026. The project involves significant planning before the contract begins on 1st April 2027, highlighting the importance of timely participation during the planning phase.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses involved in IT consulting, software development, and support services. Companies with expertise in providing robust IT support for healthcare systems are poised to benefit significantly, especially those that can handle the complexities and scale of operations demanded by a large public authority like the NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. Suppliers should leverage this opportunity to secure a long-term contract, providing substantial growth and stability for businesses with a strong track record in delivering quality IT services in the healthcare sector.

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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/006849-2026
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
26 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Jan 2026Expired
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
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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