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A Bed Every Night (ABEN) Phase 5

OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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13 May 2025 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council pertains to the "A Bed Every Night (ABEN) Phase 5" initiative within the Health and Social Work Services industry category. This contract is focused on providing accommodation support for individuals at risk of rough sleeping in Greater Manchester, specifically Oldham. The approach was via direct procurement, below threshold without competition, and is classified under the light-touch regime. The procurement stage has already progressed to the award, which is pending completion. Notably, DEPAUL UK has been identified as the supplier. The contract will commence on 14th May 2025 and finish on 31st March 2026, providing crucial services within the region of UKD37.

This tender, focusing on providing essential social services, presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those involved in social support and accommodation services. Companies suited to compete in similar future procurement opportunities would likely include those capable of delivering essential services for vulnerable populations, such as temporary housing providers or NGOs with experience in managing social welfare projects. The focus on SMEs and VCSEs (Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises) in the suitability criteria suggests a preference for organisations with a strong local or social mission, further opening the door for smaller and mission-driven businesses to engage and grow from such initiatives.

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Notice Title

A Bed Every Night (ABEN) Phase 5

Notice Description

ABEN was established in 2018 offering "no second night out" access to accommodation for individuals who are currently rough sleeping or at risk of rough sleeping in Greater Manchester. In Oldham, the local authority receives grant funding from GMCA to provide 23 (including one emergency bed) bed spaces, and a further 6 spaces for individuals with no recourse to public funds. ABEN has now been operating for over 5 years and remains a central pillar and safety net for people experiencing, or at risk of, rough sleeping. Since 2022, the landscape for homelessness, rough sleeping and poverty has changed considerably across borough: * Record high numbers of individuals approaching the Local Authority for support due to being at risk of homelessness. * Record numbers of households in Temporary Accommodation (over 698 at any one point in time) * Sustained increases in the number of people seen rough sleeping on a single night * Sustained increases in the number of people receiving a Section 21, no-fault eviction. * A changing migration/asylum landscape, with the accelerated asylum decision-making process creating additional rough sleeping pressures across all 12 boroughs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051264
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020985-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£245,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
OLDHAM METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.procurementunit@oldham.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
OLDHAM
Postcode
OL1 1HD
Post Town
Oldham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Oldham
Electoral Ward
Coldhurst
Westminster Constituency
Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEPAUL

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