Contract award · 15 Dec 2025

Genetic Outreach Service

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council awarded “Genetic Outreach Service” to HomeStart-HOST for £249k on 15 Dec 2025. Awarded without open competition.

No competitionHealth & social careNorth West

Value £249k
WinnerHomeStart-HOST SME

Awarded without open competition

Awarded without open competition. The buyer went directly to one or a few suppliers instead of advertising the contract. Procurement rules allow this only in specific cases, such as extreme urgency, when only one supplier can do the work, or for call-offs from an existing framework.

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Key facts

Buyer
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council · Regional or local authority
Supplier
HomeStart-HOST SME
Value
£249,000
Procedure
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Sector
Health & social care · Community health services (CPV 85323000)
Timeline
  1. Contract date15 Dec 2025
  2. Published15 Dec 2025Published the same day

Description

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) Additional information: This is a Provider Selection Regime (PSR) intention to award notice under Direct Award Process C. The awarding of …

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