Scope
Reference
DN792206
Description
The Service will provide community-based support for people recovering from mental ill-health. It will play a key role in linking them with existing community networks and opportunities. The Service will be available to people 18 to 65 years of age receiving mental health services under the Care Act Eligibility Guidance in that: each person has eligible needs and each person is ordinarily resident in the borough of Tameside.
The service will incorporate a delivery model encompassing the following key areas
• Community recovery
• Short term intensive support following hospital discharge
• Crisis support
The Service will operate a model based on the principles of recovery, reablement and habitation, aimed at supporting people recovering from mental ill-health to move through the service by providing the opportunity and confidence to regain some of the skills lost as a consequence of mental ill health.
The support will enable people to regain or learn new skills to help maintain long term independence and confidence to gain or retain employment, carry out activities and develop relationships that give their lives purpose and meaning, with a focus on promoting choice, control, independent living, social inclusion and wellbeing.
Contract 1. Mental Health Community Support
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,400,000 excluding VAT
- £1,400,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
6 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
7 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
19 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031
- Possible extension to 31 March 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension options: For two years
Expiry Date: 31/12/2033
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Information about tenders
- 33 tenders received
- 13 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 13 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 12 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Supplier
ICARE SOLUTIONS STOCKPORT LIMITED
- Companies House: 10402138
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCTB-6516-JNQD
101 Wellington Road North
Stockport
SK4 2LP
United Kingdom
Email: nas@icare-stockport.org
Website: https://www.icaresolution.co.uk/
Region: UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Mental Health Community Support
Contracting authority
Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVWB-2493-LWTQ
Tameside One
Ashton under Lyne
OL6 0GS
United Kingdom
Region: UKD35 - Greater Manchester South East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government