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Tender

25 Feb 2025 at 11:08

Tender

12 Feb 2025 at 11:03

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has initiated a procurement process to establish a New Refugee Housing Integration Hub in Manchester, aimed at supporting refugees currently sleeping rough. The contract, valued at £320,000, falls under the health and social work services category, using an open procedure procurement method. The award stage of the process is complete, with the contract being granted to 'The Mustard Tree' as the supplier, effective from 1st July 2025 to 30th June 2027. This initiative forms part of Manchester City Council's commitment to addressing homelessness and supporting vulnerable community members, with the initial tender documents made available from 12th February 2025 and submissions closed by 14th March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses within the social care and housing sectors, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to engage with the council in delivering essential services to the refugee community. Firms specialising in health, social work services, and community integration are ideally placed to compete for such contracts, offering innovative solutions to enhance service delivery and foster community engagement in Manchester. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to expand their portfolios, increase their visibility in public sector contracts, and contribute positively to societal issues.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

P-0376 New Refugee Housing Integration Hub

Notice Description

Provision of a New Refugee Housing Integration Hub for people who have refugee status and sleeping rough or bedding down in Manchester. The service aims are to prevent and reduce the number of people who are refugees sleeping rough. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Friday, 14th March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03ec5ca8-5fa6-4931-bde3-7eda6290d676
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/17fd93a6-fb38-460f-9587-ed6630aac871
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£320,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Manchester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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