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GM Keyworker Services

NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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02 Mar 2026 at 17:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board involves a contract titled "GM Keyworker Services," within the Health Services sector. The contract, which is aimed at providing keyworking services for children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism, is set to be delivered in the Greater Manchester region (UKD36) over a period of two years, from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2027. The total contract value is £3.3 million. This was part of a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process, and the intention to award notice serves under the PSR regulations, distinct from The Procurement Act 2023. The contract's status is active, following an award process as of 2nd March 2026, with the official award decision made by the Corporate Director of Finance and the Executive Committee. The standstill period concludes on 12th March 2026, providing room for provider representations.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for providers specialising in health services that focus on integration, collaboration, service sustainability, and social value. Organisations with a keen interest in improving access, reducing health inequalities, and providing innovative health service solutions would be well-suited to engage in such opportunities. Barnardos, a large-scale supplier, is named as the active supplier, demonstrating scope for substantial organisational involvement in service delivery. The procurement method falls under the category of a limited award procedure without prior publication, providing a streamlined path for suitable businesses to secure contracts directly under PSR guidelines. The procurement focuses on quality, innovation, and overall service integration, making it appealing to entities equipped to deliver efficient and impactful health services across Greater Manchester.

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Notice Title

GM Keyworker Services

Notice Description

Provision of Keyworking services for children and young people who have a learning disability and/or are Autistic to be delivered to NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. This contract will be for 2-years from 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2027. The total contract value will be PS3,300.00. This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) Direct Award Process C intention to award notice, this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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 Procurement Act 2023 Regulations 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 midnight on 12th March 2026. This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR. Written representations should be sent to: nhsgm.procurement@nhs.net Key Award Criteria - Quality and innovation - 10%, Value 10%, Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 20%, improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 50% and Social Value - 10%. Award decision-makers: Corporate Director of Finance - Commissioning & Financial Assurance and the Executive Committee on behalf on NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board. No conflicts of interest were declared.

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 Procurement Act 2023 Regulations do not apply to this award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066040
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018678-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,300,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 202511 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
NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
HP2 7AH
Post Town
Hemel Hempstead
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
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West

Local Authority
Dacorum
Electoral Ward
Adeyfield East
Westminster Constituency
Hemel Hempstead

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARNARDOS

Further Information

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