The Provision of an Enhanced Primary Care Mental Health Service for Asylum Seekers in Salford

NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Board (NHS GM ICB) is seeking to commission an organisation to deliver an enhanced Primary Care Mental Health Service for Asylum Seekers in Salford The provider will be expected to deliver high-quality, accessible and culturally competent services that promote continuity of care and improved health outcomes for asylum seekers. The provider will also be required to work collaboratively with wider partners and agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to addressing the broader health and wellbeing needs of this population.

The provider should be authorised to deliver essential primary medical services in accordance with General Medical Services (GMS), Personal Medical Services (PMS) or Alternative Provider Medical Services (APMS) contractual arrangements shall be commissioned to deliver this Locally Commissioned Service. The proposed contract term is anticipated to be an initial period of two (2) years with the option to extend for up to one (1) additional year, subject to satisfactory performance, service quality, affordability and ongoing commissioning requirements. Enhanced Primary Care Mental Health Service for Asylum Seekers in Salford