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Refugee Lodgings Programme - GMCA 1504

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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13 Aug 2025 at 15:18

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the "Refugee Lodgings Programme - GMCA 1504," under the public authority's jurisdiction. This tender, focusing on health and social work services, is situated in Manchester, UK, and aims to provide temporary housing for refugees. It is part of the services sector and was awarded as of 13 August 2025. The procurement stage has reached completion, with the contract running from 24 July 2025 to 31 January 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award due to below-threshold regulations, eschewing traditional competitive processes.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for organisations specialising in the provision of health and social services, particularly those experienced in housing and refugee support services. "Greater Together Manchester," a large voluntary, community, and social enterprise, was awarded the contract, demonstrating good fit for socially-focused companies looking to expand their influence in public welfare initiatives. The initiative involves leveraging spare rooms to house refugees, presenting an opportunity for businesses with a social mandate or those engaging in innovative housing solutions to participate in similar public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Refugee Lodgings Programme - GMCA 1504

Notice Description

To create a safe, temporary (3-6 months) and supportive housing option for newly recognised refugees who are at risk of homelessness, utilising spare rooms, and providing refugees with the support and guidance needed to transition to more permanent accommodation. Lodging arrangements provided here refer to where someone is residing in a spare room in exchange for payment. The exercise was undertaken as a direct award as per GMCA constitution below threshold regulations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058754
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048523-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,613 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jul 2025 - 31 Jan 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GREATER TOGETHER MANCHESTER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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