Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Spindles Shopping Centre, West Street
Oldham
OL11HD
Contact
James England
Telephone
+44 1617703000
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Justification for not providing organisation identifier
Not on any register
Internet address(es)
Main address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Regional or local authority
one.5) Main activity
General public services
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Genetic Outreach Service
Reference number
DN794391
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 85312330 - Family-planning services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short description
To ensure that Oldham has a dedicated community outreach service addressing genetics risk in affected communities.
The service offers culturally sensitive and appropriate support to communities across Oldham, working closely with families affected by genetic conditions and promoting awareness of genetic risks within these communities.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: No
two.1.7) Total value of the procurement (excluding VAT)
Value excluding VAT: £249,000
two.2) Description
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 85323000 - Community health services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Main site or place of performance
Oldham
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Authority intends to award a contract to an existing provider following Direct Award Process C under the Provider Selection Regime (PSR).
High level outcomes which the service is expected to make a direct contribution to:
To ensure that Oldham has a dedicated community outreach service addressing genetics risk in affected communities.
The purpose of the report is to seek approval to commission a new Genetics Outreach Service as the current contract is due to end on 31 March 2026.
The service offers culturally sensitive and appropriate support to communities across Oldham, working closely with families affected by genetic conditions and promoting awareness of genetic risks within these communities.
Contract start date: 1 April 2026
Contract end date: 31 March 2029
Option to extend: up to 2 years
Total contract value: £249,000 (£49,800 per annum)
two.2.5) Award criteria
Cost criterion - Name: Quality & Innovation / Weighting: 30
Cost criterion - Name: Value / Weighting: 10
Cost criterion - Name: Integration, Collaboration and Sustainability / Weighting: 30
Cost criterion - Name: Improving access, reducing health inequalities and facilitating choice / Weighting: 20
Cost criterion - Name: Social Value / Weighting: 10
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.14) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period. Representations by providers must be made to decision makers by 23:59:59 on 29/12/2025 via email to: James.England@Oldham.gov.uk
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Award of a contract without prior publication of a call for competition in the cases listed below
- The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the regulations
Explanation:
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR option C.
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section five. Award of contract
Title
Genetic Outreach Service
A contract/lot is awarded: Yes
five.2) Award of contract
five.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
15 December 2025
five.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 1
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 1
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 1
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators: No
five.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
HomeStart-HOST
Manchester
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Companies House
07203889
The contractor is an SME
Yes
five.2.4) Information on value of contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Initial estimated total value of the contract/lot: £249,000
Total value of the contract/lot: £249,000
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice. The awarding of this contract is subject to the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023. For the avoidance of doubt, the provisions of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 do not apply to this award. The publication of this notice marks the start of the standstill period.
This contract has not yet formally been awarded; this notice serves as an intention to award under the PSR option C.
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Oldham Council
Oldham
Country
United Kingdom