Planning

GMCA 1936: GM Inclusion Health Service 2026 - 2029

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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28 May 2026 at 09:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
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21 May 2026 at 11:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is inviting bids for the "GM Inclusion Health Service 2026 - 2029" procurement process, focusing on addressing multiple disadvantages such as homelessness and mental health within the Greater Manchester region. This planning stage involves a pre-market engagement session on 2nd June 2026 at Methodist Central Hall, Manchester. Businesses must express interest by 1st June 2026. The estimated total contract value is approximately £7.97 million over three years, and the procurement process is under the "services" category with a "lightTouch" regime, indicating a specialised procurement method suitable for health and social work services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs and VCSEs that specialise in health and social services to expand their impact and grow their business. Providers with expertise in co-occurring conditions support, primary care, and palliative care are especially well-suited to compete. By participating, businesses can enhance their collaborations with primary care settings and community support teams, ultimately contributing to improved public health outcomes in the region. The contract, due to start on 1st November 2026 and potentially extending until 31st October 2029, allows for strategic long-term planning and service delivery innovation in collaboration with Greater Manchester's public health initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1936: GM Inclusion Health Service 2026 - 2029

Notice Description

In Greater Manchester there are an estimated 120,000 people experiencing Multiple Disadvantage. This is defined as a combination of homelessness, substance misuse, mental health issues, domestic abuse and contact with the criminal justice system. People facing multiple disadvantage are at the sharp end of socio-economic and health inequalities. As part of Greater Manchester's Live Well commitment to tackling health inequality, we want to build on the existing Inclusion health service to reduce this inequality. GMCA are looking for providers to deliver three distinct services which will remove a range of different barriers for people experiencing MD to having their health needs met. Lot 1: Co-occurring Conditions Support- Delivery support to people experiencing Co-occurring conditions across GM, through clinical and non-clinical roles integrated within enhanced live well teams. Including providing specialist support to professionals and delivering share reflective practice spaces. Total estimated value over 3 years is PS4,839,375.16 Lot 2: Primary Care Led Support- Deliver support in a primary care setting to people facing Multiple Disadvantage, in Rochdale, Oldham and Manchester. This high-quality health and social support will be embedded in primary care and work collaboratively with other agencies to improve public health outcomes. Total estimated value over 3 years is PS1,500,000 Lot 3: Palliative Care Support- The provision of a palliative care service for adults experiencing homelessness alongside life-limiting and end-of-life physical health conditions. Total estimated value over 3 years is PS300,000

Planning Information

GMCA will host an in-person pre-market engagement session on Tuesday 2nd June 9.30am-12.30pm. Place: Methodist Central Hall (Central Hall Buildings Oldham St, Manchester, England, M1 1JQ) This will be an opportunity for key stakeholders such as delivery partners, strategic leads and people with lived experience to input into the development of the service specification. If further in person or on online events are needed during the PME period, a notification will be shared through the Chest. Expressions of interest to participate in this event (Name Surname, Position in the company and e-mail address of participants), should be sent via the messaging section on The Chest, https://www.the-chest.org.uk Project reference - DN816881 Deadline for sending the expression of interest is 01.06.2026 12:00 noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069ef3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050133-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,639,375 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 6-12 months
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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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