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02 Jul 2026 at 09:37

Award

12 Jun 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust has completed the procurement process for the provision of GP services at HMP Manchester and the Secure Children's Homes. The contract, valued at £415,000, is classified under the health services category. This initiative, finalised by direct award under the Provider Selection Regime in accordance with the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, bypassed the prior publication of a competition call. The procurement was designated as falling "outside the scope" of traditional directives. Despite the absence of a competitive process, the contract was deemed to meet the necessary standards, aligning with the Trust's operational needs. The contract was awarded to Caredox Limited, a supplier based in Ashley, UK, and the formal signing took place on 1st April 2026.

For businesses within the health sector, particularly those specialising in GP services, opportunities to grow can be identified by engaging with similar public sector procurement processes. Given the direct award strategy employed in this instance, companies already associated with health care provision and with proven capabilities in satisfying contract requirements may find particular benefit. Moreover, large-scale enterprises, like Caredox Limited, that can demonstrate efficient service delivery and existing positive relationships with similar institutions, are well-positioned to compete in similarly structured tenders. Such contracts signify lucrative prospects for companies aiming to expand their footprint within public healthcare services across the UK.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GP Services at HMP Manchester and the Secure Childrens Homes

Notice Description

Provision of GP Services at HMP Manchester and the Secure Childrens Homes

Procurement Information

The sub-contractor is an existing provider and in the opinion of the Care Group is currently fulfilling and is likely to continue to fulfil the requirements of the contract to a sufficient standard.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b3c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062053-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender 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
£415,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M25 3BL
Postcode Area
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

Caredox Limted

Further Information

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