Genetic Outreach Service

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.

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 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: [email protected]