Talking Therapies Services (Bolton)

GREATER MANCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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Award

11 Jun 2026 at 14:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust facilitated a procurement process for the provision of Talking Therapies Services in Bolton. Classified under health services (CPV: 85100000), this procurement, tagged as an 'award' and 'contract' stage, has been completed. The direct award contract was granted to 1Point (North West) Ltd with a contract signed on 1st April 2026, valued at GBP 453,569. The procurement method was limited, and the decision was made without prior publication due to the incumbent provider satisfactorily meeting ongoing requirements. The services will be delivered within the UK.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health services to gain insights into direct award processes, particularly for service provision within the public health sector. SMEs that can leverage their established performance within the NHS or similar contracts could find roles like this beneficial for growth, specifically in areas where continuity of service is integral. The nature of the limited procurement method indicates opportunities for businesses to strengthen their direct contractual relationships with public bodies by consistently meeting exacting standards and requirements.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Talking Therapies Services (Bolton)

Notice Description

Provision of Talking Therapies Services in Bolton

Procurement Information

The incumbent provider is satisfying the requirements of the current contract and the care group believe that they will continue to satisfy the requirements of the contract going forward.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b342
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055353-2026
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
SME

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
£453,569 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20262 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
GREATER MANCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
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
M25 3BL
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
St. Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Bury South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

1POINT (NORTH WEST

Further Information

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