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Award

05 Jun 2026 at 11:51

Award

01 Apr 2026 at 18:29

Tender

05 Feb 2026 at 14:23

Planning

05 Feb 2026 at 13:54

Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Borough Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the Independent Living Scheme (ILS), a programme aimed at providing temporary accommodation for patients discharged from hospitals in Rochdale, UKD37 region, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure under a light-touch regime, focusing on health and social work services. The tender, with a total contract value of £440,000, reached the award stage, with the contract being active from 5th June 2026 to 31st March 2029. This initiative supports the stable housing arrangement, addressing comprehensive healthcare and social needs, and it was awarded to The Sanctuary Trust Limited on 5th June 2026.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare, social services, or temporary accommodation services. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those with experience in managing rehabilitation services or providing comprehensive care solutions. The contract’s emphasis on community integration and support for stable housing offers additional advantages for businesses that can demonstrate strong community connections and commitment to social value. Such contracts could serve as a growth platform for businesses aiming to expand their market presence within the public sector healthcare and social work domains.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Independent Living Scheme (ILS)

Notice Description

The scheme provides temporary accommodation for assessment and rehabilitation for patients leaving hospital, thereby supporting stable housing arrangements and improved flow from hospital and reducing hospital readmission rates. The service consists of four flats borough-wide, offering up to six weeks' accommodation for those unable to return home directly from hospital. This supports also offers comprehensive long-term needs assessment and helps address issues such as housing, debt, and health. We are looking for a Provider to deliver this service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract is 1 + 1 + 1

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0648fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053265-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£366,667 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£366,667 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£366,667 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£366,667 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jun 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
6 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
1 Apr 20266 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 1XU
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE SANCTUARY TRUST LIMITED

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