GMCA 1937 - GM Inclusion Health Service 2027-2032

Opportunity overview

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

Lot 1 — Primary Care Led Multi Disadvantage Support

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

Estimated lot value including VAT: £3.3m

Award criterion: Quality Stage 1: 60%

Award criterion: Quality Stage 2: 30%

Award criterion: Price Stage 1: 10%

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 15 January 2027

Initial contract ends: 14 January 2030

Maximum term ends: 14 January 2032

Extension: 2x12 months, subject to funding and approvals

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.

Estimated lot value including VAT: £554k

Award criterion: Quality Stage 1: 60%

Award criterion: Quality Stage 2: 30%

Award criterion: Price Stage 1: 10%

Suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises.

Contract starts: 31 March 2027

Initial contract ends: 31 March 2029

Maximum term ends: 31 March 2031

Extension: 2x12 months subject to funding and approvals

Contracting authority

Greater Manchester Combined Authority 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6EU, UKD33, United Kingdom Email: procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk

Procurement timetable and procedure

Procedure: Competitive flexible procedure

Special regime: Light Touch Regime

Clarification deadline: 2 September 2026 at 11:59 pm

Submission deadline: 9 September 2026 at 12:00 pm

Award decision expected by: 15 December 2026 at 11:59 pm

Electronic submissions: allowed

Submission language: EN

CPV Classification

85000000 — Health and social work services

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