--- title: "GMCA 1937: GM Inclusion Health Service 2026 - 2029" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069ef3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069ef3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069ef3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069ef3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-06-08" --- # GMCA 1937: GM Inclusion Health Service 2026 - 2029 Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069ef3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-069ef3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-069ef3.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking providers for the "GMCA 1937: GM Inclusion Health Service 2026 - 2029," with a procurement status currently in the planning stage. This tender is part of a significant effort to address socio-economic and health inequalities experienced by approximately 120,000 individuals in the Greater Manchester area who face multiple disadvantages, including homelessness and mental health issues. The procurement involves three lots covering co-occurring conditions support, primary care-led support, and palliative care services. The pre-market engagement session is scheduled for 2nd June 2026 at the Methodist Central Hall, Manchester, and expressions of interest are due by 1st June 2026 at noon. The overall project value is estimated at approximately £7,967,250 over three years, with contracts commencing on 1st November 2026. This tender provides a substantial opportunity for businesses, particularly those focused on health and social work services, to contribute to a vital community health initiative. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to apply due to the light-touch special regime, with an emphasis on integrated health services in clinical and non-clinical roles. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to expand their public sector portfolio, drive operational growth, and enhance community health outcomes in Rochdale, Oldham, and Manchester. Businesses specialising in these areas can leverage their expertise to deliver innovative solutions within the public authority's framework, fostering sustainable health and social care improvements. ## Notice In Greater Manchester there are an estimated 120,000 people experiencing Multiple Disadvantage. This is defined as a combination of homelessness, substance misuse, mental health issues, domestic abuse and contact with the criminal justice system. People facing multiple disadvantage are at the sharp end of socio-economic and health inequalities. As part of Greater Manchester's Live Well commitment to tackling health inequality, we want to build on the existing Inclusion health service to reduce this inequality. GMCA are looking for providers to deliver three distinct services which will remove a range of different barriers for people experiencing MD to having their health needs met. Lot 1: Co-occurring Conditions Support- Delivery support to people experiencing Co-occurring conditions across GM, through clinical and non-clinical roles integrated within enhanced live well teams. Including providing specialist support to professionals and delivering share reflective practice spaces. Total estimated value over 3 years is PS4,839,375.16 Lot 2: Primary Care Led Support- Deliver support in a primary care setting to people facing Multiple Disadvantage, in Rochdale, Oldham and Manchester. This high-quality health and social support will be embedded in primary care and work collaboratively with other agencies to improve public health outcomes. Total estimated value over 3 years is PS1,500,000 Lot 3: Palliative Care Support- The provision of a palliative care service for adults experiencing homelessness alongside life-limiting and end-of-life physical health conditions. Total estimated value over 3 years is PS300,000 ### Planning Information GMCA will host an in-person pre-market engagement session on Tuesday 2nd June 9.30am-12.30pm. Place: Methodist Central Hall (Central Hall Buildings Oldham St, Manchester, England, M1 1JQ) This will be an opportunity for key stakeholders such as delivery partners, strategic leads and people with lived experience to input into the development of the service specification. If further in person or on online events are needed during the PME period, a notification will be shared through the Chest. Expressions of interest to participate in this event (Name Surname, Position in the company and e-mail address of participants), should be sent via the messaging section on The Chest, https://www.the-chest.org.uk Project reference - DN816881 Deadline for sending the expression of interest is 01.06.2026 12:00 noon. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053768-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 15 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,639,375 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 6EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 8 Jun 2026 at 12:03 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053768-2026 - 28 May 2026 at 09:37 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050133-2026 - 21 May 2026 at 11:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046994-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053768-2026 8th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050133-2026 28th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046994-2026 21st May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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