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Health Guidance and Social Prescribing Services

Awarded to Big Life

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust(buyer)

Published
Published 2 April 2026

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Overview

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust awarded a contract worth £446,168 to Big Life on 1 April 2026 to deliver social prescribing services supporting residents and patients with social isolation, physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol use, and diet-related issues. The service is currently in delivery.

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Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Procedure
Direct award
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
2 April 2026
Classification (CPV)
Other community, social and personal services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£446,168
Award date
1 April 2026
Contract period
26 April 2026 → 26 April 2028
Contract length
2 years
Could run to
19 April 2029
Winner
  • Big Life

This contract ends on 26 April 2028, or 19 April 2029 if every extension is used.

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About the winner

Big Life

Based in
Manchester
Public contracts won
5
Across UK and EU notices

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Market context

Typical award in Other community, social and personal services

£180,000

Median of 2,493 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 2.5× the median.

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust in the last 12 months

25

contracts awarded, worth £52,987,942 in total

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    8 April 2026

  2. Award Update · Contract Update

    8 April 2026

  3. Contract

    2 April 2026

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