The Provision of an Enhanced Primary Care Mental Health Service for Asylum Seekers in Salford

NHS GREATER MANCHESTER INTEGRATED CARE BOARD

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Tender

06 Jul 2026 at 15:50

Summary of the contracting process

The NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board seeks to procure services for the provision of an Enhanced Primary Care Mental Health Service specifically for asylum seekers in Salford. This tender, issued under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, is at the tender stage, with submissions closing on 31st July 2026. The procurement method is an open procedure intended for services under the CPV classification 85120000, which includes medical practice and related services. The anticipated start date is 1st October 2026, with an initial contract term of two years and potential for a one-year extension, totalling a maximum duration of three years.

This tender provides a unique opportunity for organisations specialising in healthcare services with a focus on mental health and culturally competent care. Companies capable of delivering high-quality primary medical services, in line with GMS, PMS, or APMS contractual arrangements, would be well-suited to apply. The contract's focus on asylum seekers in Salford highlights the need for businesses that can collaborate with various partners and agencies to holistically address the health requirements of this group, promoting improved health outcomes within the community. Such an initiative not only offers scope for business growth but also promises meaningful socio-economic contributions to the region.

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Notice Title

The Provision of an Enhanced Primary Care Mental Health Service for Asylum Seekers in Salford

Notice Description

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (NHS GM ICB) is seeking to commission an organisation to deliver an enhanced Primary Care Mental Health Service for Asylum Seekers in Salford The provider will be expected to deliver high-quality, accessible and culturally competent services that promote continuity of care and improved health outcomes for asylum seekers. The provider will also be required to work collaboratively with wider partners and agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to addressing the broader health and wellbeing needs of this population. The provider should be authorised to deliver essential primary medical services in accordance with General Medical Services (GMS), Personal Medical Services (PMS) or Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) contractual arrangements shall be commissioned to deliver this Locally Commissioned Service. The proposed contract term is anticipated to be an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend for up to one (1) additional year, subject to satisfactory performance, service quality, affordability and ongoing commissioning requirements.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Enhanced Primary Care Mental Health Service for Asylum Seekers in Salford

Options: The term of the contract will be for a duration of 24 months, intended to run from approx. 1st October 2026 (contract start date to be agreed) with the possibility of contract extension of up to a further 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4a1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063355-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85120000 - Medical practice and related services

85121100 - General-practitioner services

85141000 - Services provided by medical personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£604,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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