---
title: "Listening Lougne"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0511b1"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-05-13"
---

# Listening Lougne

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0511b1

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## Summary

The public procurement process for "Listening Lounge" was initiated by the Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust, located in Manchester, UK. The tender falls under the health services category, specifically as a service to provide a Listening Lounge, an alternative to A&E/Inpatient Admission. This process reached completion with the award and contract stages in May 2025, following a direct award procedure without prior publication, aligning with Direct Award C under PSR Regulations. This procurement applies a limited method due to its nature falling outside the directive's scope. The main aim was to secure this service effectively and swiftly, with Family Action being the awarded supplier, commencing the contract on 1st April 2025.

This procurement process presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in health services, particularly those that can provide innovative solutions to mental health crises, helping divert patients from emergency and inpatient services. Businesses with a focus on specialized healthcare provision, especially those with the capacity to operate in Greater Manchester, would benefit from engaging in such opportunities. Participation in similar tenders can enhance business growth through partnerships with public bodies like NHS Trusts, fostering a reputation for reliability and priority in health services support.

## Notice

Provision of Listening Lounge as an alternative to A&E/Inpatient Admission.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Listening Lounge as an alternative to A&E/Inpatient Admission. Awarded under Direct Award C for 1 year.

### Procurement Information

Direct Award C under PSR Regulations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020731-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER MENTAL HEALTH NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M25 3BL |
| 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 | St. Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Bury South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FAMILY ACTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services

## Release History

- 13 May 2025 at 09:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020731-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://family-action.org.uk
- https://www.gmmh.nhs.uk/
- https://www.theroyalcourtsofjustice.com

## Provenance

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