1937 – GM Inclusion Health Service
Description
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 two distinct services which will remove a range of different barriers for people experiencing MD to having their health needs met.
Lot 1: 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 5 years is £2,762,767.81
Lot 2: 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 4 years is £461,615.00
Total value (estimated)
- £3,224,382.81 excluding VAT
- £3,869,259.37 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 – Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UKD – North West (England)
Not the same for all lots
Contract dates are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. Primary Care Led Multi Disadvantage Support
Description
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
Lot value (estimated)
- £2,762,767.81 excluding VAT
- £3,315,321.37 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 January 2027 to 14 January 2030
- Possible extension to 14 January 2032
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2×12 months, subject to funding and approvals
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Palliative Care Support
Description
The provision of a palliative care service for adults experiencing homelessness alongside life-limiting and end-of-life physical health conditions.
Lot value (estimated)
- £461,615 excluding VAT
- £553,938 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
2×12 months subject to funding and approvals
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract locations are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Primary Care Led Multi Disadvantage Support
Lot 2. Palliative Care Support
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
2 September 2026, 11:59pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
9 September 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
GMCA 1937 – GM Inclusion Health 2027-2032
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 December 2026
Award criteriaAward criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Stage 1 | Quality | 60% |
| Quality Stage 2 | Quality | 30% |
| Price Stage 1 | Price | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Competitive flexible procedure description
This procurement is being run under the PSR24 regime, as a competitive flexible (2 stage process).
Stage 1:
Open to the market in line with PSR24 requirements
Conditions of participation/ITT
– Stage 1 –> Quality questions 60% weighting + Price 10% weighting
Scoring of this stage will be in line with the information contained in the assessment process. The 3 highest scoring bidders will be invited to Stage 2
Stage 2:
Electronic submission of the presentation (via The Chest)
Virtual teams presentation with interview questions (total 20% weighting)
Social Value via SV portal 10% weighting
Following Stage 2, scoring from Stage 1 and Stage 2 will be combined with the highest scoring bidder emerging.
This applies for each lot.
Justification for not publishing a preliminary market engagement notice
PME notice has been published as follows:
Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-046994
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Contracting authority
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBN-3793-LCTQ
56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Region: UKD33 – Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority – sub-central government
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