GMCA 693 Project Skyline: Greater Manchester Shared Children’s Residential Care Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

There are 3 contracts in this contracting process.

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "GMCA 693 Project Skyline: Greater Manchester Shared Children’s Residential Care Services" was led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This initiative seeks care providers to manage children’s homes across the Greater Manchester area, focusing on welfare services for children and young people. The procurement stage remains at the award phase, with contracts signed on 25th March 2025. This procurement falls under the services category, operated through a selective method with a competitive dialogue, ensuring the most suitable care providers are selected. The project includes several lots, each catering to different care needs, such as mental health support, residential homes for younger children transitioning back to foster care, and homes supporting older teenagers and those at risk of exploitation.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the health and social care sectors, particularly those experienced in child welfare and residential care services. Successful businesses will enter into long-term contracts that provide stable revenue streams. The contracts are designed with a 10-year duration with potential breaks after seven years, which highlights the need for reliable providers who can safely and efficiently manage the transition and integration efforts. Businesses that can offer comprehensive solutions, demonstrating high-quality care standards, safeguarding procedures, and partnership capabilities within Greater Manchester, would be well-positioned to compete successfully for these contracts.

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GMCA 693 Project Skyline: Greater Manchester Shared Children’s Residential Care Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

22nd April 2025 13:24:34 PM
Contract Summary

GMCA and the Local Authorities are now looking for suitably-qualified organisations to operate the Skyline children’s homes (“Care Providers”), providing a number of care services to children and young people placed in the homes by the Local Authorities, pursuant to their responsibilities under section 20 of the Children Act 1989 to provide accommodation for children in need of such support.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0456d0

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Award, Contract

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Competitive Dialogue

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85311300

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
Awarding Authority

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

Buyer Name

Ms Drita Bamkallari

Buyer Email

Drita.Bamkallari@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1234

Buyer Address

GMCA Offices, 1st Floor, Churchgate House, 56 Oxford Street

Manchester

M1 6EU

United Kingdom
Awarded Supplier(s)

Supplier Name(s)

BARNARDO'S
SOCIAL CARE SERVICES LTD

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GMCA 693 Project Skyline: Greater Manchester Shared Children’s Residential Care Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

8th May 2024 15:27:58 PM
Contract Summary

GMCA and the Local Authorities are now looking for suitably-qualified organisations to operate the Skyline children’s homes (“Care Providers”), providing a number of care services to children and young people placed in the homes by the Local Authorities, pursuant to their responsibilities under section 20 of the Children Act 1989 to provide accommodation for children in need of such support.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0456d0

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

TenderUpdate

Procurement Method

N/A

Procurement Method Details

N/A

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85311300

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
Awarding Authority

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

Buyer Name

Bushra Dawood

Buyer Email

dawoodb@manchesterfire.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1616084120

Buyer Address

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Manchester

M278US

United Kingdom

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Tender

GMCA 693 Project Skyline: New GM Shared Children’s Residential Care Service

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

2nd May 2024 10:49:15 AM

Tender Deadline

31st May 2024 11:00:00 AM Expired
Contract Summary

.GMCA and the Local Authorities are now looking for suitably-qualified organisations to operate the Skyline children’s homes (“Care Providers”), providing a number of care services to children and young people placed in the homes by the Local Authorities, pursuant to their responsibilities under section 20 of the Children Act 1989 to provide accommodation for children in need of such support.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-h6vhtk-0456d0

Publication Source

Find a Tender Service

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Competitive Dialogue

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

85311300

CPV Division(s)

85 - Health and social work services
Awarding Authority

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

Buyer Name

Miss Sara Hughes

Buyer Email

sara.hughes@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 7598551693

Buyer Address

GMCA Offices, 1st Floor, Churchgate House, 56 Oxford Street

Manchester

M1 6EU

United Kingdom

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GMCA 693 Project Skyline: Greater Manchester Shared Children’s Residential Care Services

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GMCA 693 Project Skyline: Greater Manchester Shared Children’s Residential Care Services

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GMCA 693 Project Skyline: New GM Shared Children’s Residential Care Service

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