Planning

Short Term Life Support & Tenancy Skills

ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

22 May 2025 at 11:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Rochdale Borough Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Short Term Life Support & Tenancy Skills," as indicated in a recent pipeline notice. This initiative falls under the industry categories of Health Services and Social Work and Related Services. It targets vulnerable residents of Rochdale aged 18 and above to promote independent living and provide housing-related support. The procurement follows an open procedure and will take place within the United Kingdom, specifically in the UKD3 region. The contracting period extends from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with a potential extension until 31st March 2032. Interested businesses should note that a future notice is expected by 1st November 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in health and social services sectors, particularly those capable of delivering flexible support services to vulnerable populations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are especially well-suited to compete, given the procurement plan’s suitability criteria. Participation in this tender can lead to sustained business growth through long-term contracts, offering an avenue to enhance service portfolios, establish a presence in the public sector, and contribute positively to community welfare in the Rochdale area.

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Notice Title

Short Term Life Support & Tenancy Skills

Notice Description

The service will provide Low Level support services to vulnerable people who are Rochdale Residents (18+) in need of low level support opportunities which promote independent living and housing related support for clients that fall outside Care Act Eligibility Criteria or who can be assisted in remaining independent without the need for public sector funding

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051d6c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024741-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 1XU
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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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