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Housing Related Support Accommodation - Substance misuse support

Manchester City Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 10:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

02 Oct 2025 at 10:41

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has completed the procurement process for a tender titled "Housing Related Support Accommodation - Substance misuse support", encompassing services in the social work sector with accommodation. The contract is split into two lots: Lot 1 for Abstinence and OST Accommodation, and Lot 2 for Harm Reduction Accommodation. The procurement, conducted under an open procedure, saw its awards announced on 28 January 2026, with contracts commencing on 1 April 2026 and potential extensions up to 2031. The total gross value of the procurement is approximately £2,748,000. Key partners include WAYTHROUGH and Great Places Housing Group Limited, and services will be delivered in Manchester, UKD33 region. This tender falls under the "Public authority - sub-central government" classification, with contracts being awarded in pending status following a standstill period ending on 6 February 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses particularly in the sectors of social work and accommodation services. With contracts lasting up to seven years including extensions, companies that specialise in supporting substance misuse recovery through housing solutions are well-suited to benefit. SMEs and VCSEs were encouraged to participate, shown by the interest from such entities in the tender's final stages, nurturing market diversity. The open procedure and the substantial contract size also provide fertile ground for establishing a foothold in public sector service provision, as well as boosting company profiles within the Manchester region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Housing Related Support Accommodation - Substance misuse support

Notice Description

The procurement encompasses the following lots: Lot 1 (Abstinence and OST Accommodation); Lot 2 (Harm Reduction Accommodation)

Lot Information

Abstinence and OST Accommodation

People needing support with abstinence or low-level Opiate Substitute Treatment.

Renewal: option to extend for up to 24 months.

Harm Reduction Accommodation

Harm reduction model for people who are unable to maintain independent accommodation because of difficulties related to alcohol use.

Renewal: option to extend for up to 24 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a66f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007419-2026
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

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,290,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,290,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£2,289,294 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Manchester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Postcode Area
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
2
Supplier Names

Great Places Housing Group Limited

WAYTHROUGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007419-2026
    28th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061582-2025
    2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • www.the-chest.org.uk
    The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 6th November 2025 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.
  • https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=a916061c-6f9f-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
    The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 06th November 2025 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.

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