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title: "Invitation to Tender for Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) for Deaf People"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04eed9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY"
published: "2025-08-22"
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# Invitation to Tender for Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) for Deaf People

Buyer: METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04eed9

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## Summary

The Metropolitan borough of Bury has awarded a contract for Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) services specifically tailored for deaf individuals, following an open tender process. The procurement, classified under health and social work services, falls within the industry category of services and targets the Greater Manchester region. This contract, with SIGNHEALTH as the supplier, was initiated due to a policy change at Cygnet Bury hospital, necessitating support for its deaf adult patients. The contract period runs from 1st September 2025 to 31st August 2026, with a potential extension for an additional year, contingent upon review, and holds a total gross value of £73,756. The procurement process adhered to below-threshold open competition standards and adopted a light-touch regime, ensuring the process was accessible and competitive.

This procurement presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in health advocacy services. The focus on providing niche mental health advocacy for deaf individuals underscores a specialised demand, creating a competitive edge for organisations with expertise in this area. SMEs and VCSEs capable of delivering tailored advocacy services are well-positioned to leverage this contract to expand their market presence in the public sector, particularly in Greater Manchester, thereby fostering relationships with the Metropolitan borough of Bury and similar contracting authorities.

## Notice

Bury Council is seeking to appoint a specialist provider with appropriate skills and experience to provide Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to people in hospital. The need for this service has arisen due to a change in policy at the Cygnet Bury hospital. Cygnet Bury refers patients to the Bury Council commissioned Bury Advocacy Hub for support, the service is delivered by NCompass. Cygnet Bury has several adult patients who are deaf and therefore an IMHA service is required to provide appropriate support to these people. The service is for people aged 18+. 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026 With an option to extend for a further 12 months.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension. The contract will be reviewed if service is still required before deciding to extend

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051046-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | £61,463 |
| Contracts value | £61,463 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY |
| Locality | BURY |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL9 0SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Bury |
| Electoral ward | Bury East |
| Westminster constituency | Bury North |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD4 Lancashire, TLD6 Cheshire, TLD7 Merseyside |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SIGNHEALTH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 22 Aug 2025 at 16:52 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051046-2025
- 19 Jun 2025 at 07:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033528-2025
- 19 Mar 2025 at 09:29 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010059-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051046-2025
  22nd August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033528-2025
  19th June 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010059-2025
  19th March 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://signhealth.org.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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