Planning

Preferred Provider Supported and Independent Living Accommodation Service

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Planning

12 Nov 2025 at 11:20

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

12 Nov 2025 at 10:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

14 Jul 2025 at 10:30

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Preferred Provider Supported and Independent Living Accommodation Service," focused on delivering social work services with accommodation for looked after children aged 17 and over. The procurement falls under the services category, with a planned contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, and a project value of £12 million. This framework agreement is classified under the "light touch" regime and is located in the UKD33 region. Significant dates include the future notice publication expected by 5th January 2026.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) capable of offering supported and independent living solutions. The provision of social work services with accommodation necessitates providers with expertise in the social sector who can address the specialised needs of young individuals transitioning to independent living. Suppliers with a strong understanding of this demographic and innovative service delivery methods are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in the early stages and being informed about market engagement activities could be advantageous for potential bidders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preferred Provider Supported and Independent Living Accommodation Service

Notice Description

Framework for the provision of 'Preferred Provider' supported and Independent living accommodation for looked after children aged 17 plus.

Planning Information

All PNW Framework providers were invited to the event and were required to respond by 31st October 2025 This will be an in person event to discuss the scope of the project and collect feedback from prospective providers. All places for this engagement event has now been filled. If you would like to be kept informed in regards to this project please contact Kudzayi.Samuriwo@manchester.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055e4e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073086-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
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
TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD33 Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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