Award

Housing Related Support Accommodation - Young Parents

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2026 at 11:54

TenderUpdate

01 Oct 2025 at 10:59

TenderUpdate

01 Oct 2025 at 07:02

Tender

30 Sep 2025 at 10:22

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council, acting as the buying organisation for this public procurement, has concluded the award stage for the contract titled "Housing Related Support Accommodation - Young Parents." This contract, located in Manchester, falls under the services industry category, specifically welfare services for children and young people. With an open procurement method, Manchester City Council followed an open procedure regimen. Initially published as an active tender on 30th September 2025, the award was made to Great Places Housing Group Limited on 11th February 2026, with a gross value of £929,405. The contract period is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and could extend up to five years, contingent on renewal options.

This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses providing housing and welfare services to young parents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Companies specialising in child welfare services or possessing vertical integration within social housing will find this tender suitable. Smaller enterprises and VCSE (voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations) are encouraged to participate, with award criteria favouring quality, social value, and environmental factors. The procurement process involved a competitive landscape with multiple bidders engaged, indicating a rich opportunity for business growth within this sector. Businesses with capabilities to deliver the contractual obligations of housing-related support align well with Manchester City Council's objectives and demands of the procurement.

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Notice Title

Housing Related Support Accommodation - Young Parents

Notice Description

Housing Related Support Accommodation for young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, and who are pregnant or have dependent children under 5 years old.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract start date is 01st April 2026 for 3 years with an option to extend for 2 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a4bc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012322-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£930,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£930,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£929,405 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP

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