The Provision Of NHS Greater Manchester Digital Front Door and While You Wait Resource For All-Age ADHD Referrals On Behalf Of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board(GM ICB)

NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

26 May 2026 at 15:52

Planning

12 Feb 2026 at 16:53

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board, in collaboration with NHS Shared Business Services, is currently in the procurement stage for the provision of a digital front door and while-you-wait resource for all-age ADHD referrals. The tender, valued at £600,000, falls under the category of goods, specifically medical software and health services. The contracting process follows an open procedure, and the submission deadline is 25 June 2026. The services will be delivered across the United Kingdom, with the procurement aimed at enhancing access to ADHD services within the Greater Manchester Area. The contract is expected to begin on 1 December 2026 and run until 30 November 2028, with an option for a 12-month extension.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical software, patient-administration systems, and health services within the healthcare sector, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions for digital healthcare management. Companies that can deliver high-quality ADHD referral systems and comprehensive psychoeducational resources are well-positioned to benefit from this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply. The project aims to streamline ADHD service accessibility and improve patient experience, making it a lucrative chance for businesses seeking growth in the public healthcare domain.

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Notice Title

The Provision Of NHS Greater Manchester Digital Front Door and While You Wait Resource For All-Age ADHD Referrals On Behalf Of NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board(GM ICB)

Notice Description

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (NHS GM ICB) are launching a procurement for The Provision of a Digital Front Door and While You Wait Resource for All-Age ADHD Referrals, with the aim to improve access to ADHD services within the Greater Manchester Area following engagement and consultation with the publicThe scope of services will include: 1. High-quality, structured capture of ADHD referrals 2. Early identification of risk and complexity relevant to ADHD pathways 3. Efficient routing to age-appropriate provider-based ADHD triage services 4. Transparent tracking and reporting of all key demographics 5. System-wide oversight of ADHD waiting lists and backlog management 6. Access to resources to support patients with ADHD symptoms while they wait to be triaged, these include psychoeducational processes for self-support, online advice on how ADHD may impact individuals and how to manage this. 7. Providing access and links to VCSE and other GMICB contracted support groups for people experiencing issues linked to ADHD. Supporting and directing people to clinically appropriate therapy, coaching and counselling services. 9. Offer easy access to a wide range of clinically appropriate resources and services to support people while they wait for their clinical triage appointment. These resources may be provided by the service provider themselves or the provider enables and supports patients to access other commissioned services with other providers, for example but not limited to the requirement to work with the Adult ADHD Triage Hub provider For full details of the Service and any additional information regarding this Procurement please see link to the Specification and Invitation to Tender documentation that can be accessed via SAP Ariba. Invitation to Tender documentation can be accessed via SAP Ariba reference Doc3082341573 https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/RfxEvent/preview/1110014349?anId=ANONYMOUS

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The term of the contract will be for a duration of 24 months, intended to run from approx. 1st December 2026 (contract start date to be agreed) until approx. 30 November 2028 with the possibility of contract extension of up a further 12months.

Planning Information

Market Engagement Questionnaire and Specification for review and submission from Suppliers via SAP Ariba portal. Please return your completed MEQ via the SAP Ariba e-procurement portal reference Doc2948446073, by no later than 12 noon Friday 27 February 2026. https://portal.us.bn.cloud.ariba.com/dashboard/public/appext/comsapsbncdiscoveryui#/RfxEvent/preview/1110005109?anId=ANONYMOUS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06534a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049168-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

48180000 - Medical software package

48814200 - Patient-administration system

48814400 - Clinical information system

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Additional Buyers

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES

NHS SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Farringdon Within
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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