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Non-medicated support for Adults - Stockport Locality

NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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17 Mar 2026 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board has initiated a procurement process under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. The contract titled "Non-medicated support for Adults - Stockport Locality" pertains to health services, specifically focusing on providing non-medicalised support for adults frequently visiting A&E in Stockport. This service aims to reduce 999 calls, A&E attendances, and non-elective admissions by offering targeted support for individuals with mental health needs. The contract, valued at £370,543, is set to run for three years from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2028. The procurement method used is limited, with an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. Representations by providers can be made until midnight on 27th March 2026.

This contract presents significant opportunities for organisations experienced in delivering health services, particularly those adept in supporting patients with mental health needs. The procurement emphasises quality, innovation, integration, and collaboration, making it a suitable engagement for businesses that can offer sustainable and value-based solutions to improve access and reduce health inequalities. The selection process prioritises providers who can demonstrate expertise in delivering social value and facilitate user choice. Organisations like The British Red Cross Society, with its large scale and expertise in humanitarian services, are well-positioned to compete in this tender, offering growth potential for businesses in the health sector willing to enhance service delivery in the Stockport locality.

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Notice Title

Non-medicated support for Adults - Stockport Locality

Notice Description

The High Intensity Service provide a non-medicalised approach and support for those people who attend A&E a minimum of 5 times per year, who are over the age of 18 and reside in the area covered by Stockport. Working with the Emergency Department at Stepping Hill Hospital the service will identify those at greatest risk of 999 calls, A&E attendance, and non-elective admissions. The HIU Service in Stockport is focused and targeted at people who present with mental health needs and conditions. With a trained and experienced workforce, the HIU service deliver a humane and holistic 1:1 casework approach to identify triggers, gaps in support and unmet social needs. Coach and activate using a strengths-based approach. This contract will be for 3-years from 1st April 2025 - 31st March 2028. The total contract value will be PS370,543. 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 27th 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 - 25%, Value 25%, Integration, collaboration and service sustainability - 20%, improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice - 20% 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-066be8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023916-2026
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
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
£370,543 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20251 years 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

THE BRITISH RED CROSS SOCIETY

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