Planning

GMCA 1769: RCC Supported Accommodation

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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PlanningUpdate

24 Mar 2026 at 09:24

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 Mar 2026 at 16:06

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is in the planning stage of procuring services for the GMCA 1769: RCC Supported Accommodation project. This initiative, beginning on 1 October 2026 and concluding on 30 September 2034, aims to provide supported accommodation for young people aged 16 to 17 transitioning out of care in the Greater Manchester region. Utilising a Competitive Flexible Procedure, this procurement process is designed to establish an open framework, addressing regional sufficiency pressures and improving outcomes for these young individuals. The sector's engagement through coproduction with stakeholders and Care Experienced Young People is fundamental to ensuring a service model that is effective and adaptable. Potential bidders can expect further notice by 30 May 2026. The industry category focuses on health and social work services, and this procurement falls under the "light touch" regime, indicating an approach tailored to the specific needs of the community.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations. The focus on strengthening provider capacity and promoting ethical, community-rooted models signals ample opportunities for businesses looking to contribute to a meaningful cause while growing their service offerings in the health and social care sector. Companies adept in collaborative service design and those committed to community engagement will find this contract particularly suitable. With an emphasis on innovation and capacity building, this procurement provides the chance to be part of a progressive approach that not only meets regional needs but helps shape the future of care services in Greater Manchester.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1769: RCC Supported Accommodation

Notice Description

The Greater Manchester Regional Care Cooperative (RCC) hosted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is introducing a new regionally coordinated approach to supported accommodation for 16 to 17 year olds transitioning out of care. Through extensive early engagement, data analysis, and market insight, the RCC has identified the need for a refreshed model of provision that better meets the needs of young people across Greater Manchester. This procurement exercise aims to establish an open framework designed to address key regional sufficiency pressures and improve outcomes and pathways for young people transitioning out of care. The RCC will adopt an approach grounded in intensive coproduction with the sector, key stakeholders, and Care Experienced Young People to genuinely codesign a service model that meets need effectively and flexibly. This approach will focus on strengthening provider capacity, promoting ethical and community rooted models, and enabling meaningful innovation with the market. ***Open Framework through a Competitive Flexible Procedure (CFP) ****

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026597-2026
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
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2034 Over 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
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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