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GMCA 1386 - Greater Manchester Housing First and Rough Sleepers Accommodation Programme

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

02 Jul 2025 at 10:29

Tender

22 Feb 2025 at 20:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) recently completed the procurement process for the "GMCA 1386 - Greater Manchester Housing First and Rough Sleepers Accommodation Programme." This contract falls under the "Health and social work services" industry category, aimed at providing services across the Greater Manchester region in the UK. The tender process followed an open procedure and was in the award stage as of 2 July 2025, with the contract signed on 13 June 2025. The project had a focus on supporting individuals experiencing complex needs and homelessness, marking a continuation of initiatives started in 2019, and it entails a substantial contract valued at £12,803,605.30. The contract is set to last for 12 months, with the possibility of three 12-month extensions, ensuring ongoing support and accommodation options through the Housing First and Rough Sleeper Accommodation Programmes (RSAP).

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in health, social work, and community services aimed at vulnerable populations. The awarded supplier, Great Places Housing Association, a large-scale operation, managed to secure this contract, highlighting opportunities for well-established organisations with experience in managing and delivering complex social housing and support services. For enterprises skilled in service delivery models, stakeholder partnerships, and value-focused housing solutions, participating in similar procurement processes can enhance growth prospects and market presence. The ongoing demand for such comprehensive programmes suggests future openings that can be beneficial not only for large organisations but also for SMEs capable of supporting substantial social impact initiatives.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1386 - Greater Manchester Housing First and Rough Sleepers Accommodation Programme

Notice Description

In 2019 the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) commissioned programme of three pilots with Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Liverpool City Region and West Midlands Combined to pilot the large-scale delivery of Housing First in England. The service is for people who have multiple and complex needs who have experienced long term recurrent periods of homelessness and exclusion from services leading to them having difficulties in finding and sustaining suitable accommodation. The pilot has now been delivered for 6 years supporting 568 people to date across the 10 Greater Manchester Local Authorities. GMCA were successful in competitive bidding processes to secure Rough Sleeper Accommodation Programme (RSAP) properties across Greater Manchester, there will be a maximum of 58 properties in this contract. This tender was to procure a Housing First and RSAP services for a further 12 months (with option to extend for 3x12 months period) to continue to support those individuals on the programmes including housing those that are yet to secure a permanent offer of accommodation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

- Housing First Programme Housing First is an innovative approach that prioritises providing stable, permanent housing to individuals experiencing prolonged homelessness and co-occurring conditions. The core principle of Housing First is that housing is a fundamental human right and should not be contingent on compliance with treatment or sobriety. The Housing First fidelity principles are essential to ensure the effectiveness of Housing First services. These principles are designed to support individuals experiencing homelessness, particularly those with complex needs we expect any interested provider to fully endorse and demonstrate their belief in these key principles: 1. Housing as a Basic Human Right: Immediate access to housing without preconditions such as sobriety or participation in treatment. 2. Person-Centred Support: Tailored support based on individual needs, preferences, and goals. 3. Separation of Housing and Services: Housing is provided independently of support services, ensuring that losing housing is not a consequence of not engaging with services. 4. Recovery-Oriented Approach: Focus on recovery and well-being, supporting individuals to build a meaningful and satisfying life. 5. Harm Reduction: Support individuals in reducing the negative impacts of substance use and other risky behaviours, without requiring abstinence. 6. Active Engagement without Coercion: Building relationships and trust through consistent, non-coercive engagement. 7. Flexible Support for as Long as Needed: Providing support for as long as it is needed, with no time limits - Rough Sleeper Accommodation Programme As RSAP 1 and 2 enter the final stage of property procurement means there will be circa 50-60 tenancies to support across the Greater Manchester Region. Support ratios are intended to be at 1:10. The tender is for revenue funding to provide intensive support to individuals transitioning from homelessness to stable housing. Key benefits of the RSAP include: 1. Provision of Move-On Homes: RSAP focuses on creating long-term housing solutions for rough sleepers, ensuring they have a stable place to live. 2. Intensive Support Services: The programme provides comprehensive support to address the complex needs of individuals to maintain their tenancies and improve their quality of life. 3. Collaboration: working with partners from a spectrum of services to coordinated approach to support Rough Sleepers 4. Community Integration: By providing stable housing and support, RSAP helps individuals reintegrate into their communities, fostering social inclusion and reducing isolation.

Renewal: Based upon funding and GMCA approvals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e77f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036704-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,806,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£12,806,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,803,605 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Ms Drita Bamkallari
Contact Email
procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1234

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
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
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREAT PLACES HOUSING ASSOCIATION (GPHA

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