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Provision of support services for street (and sauna) sex workers in Rochdale, Oldham and Bury

ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 15:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was conducted by Rochdale Borough Council, focusing on the provision of support services for street and sauna sex workers within Rochdale, Oldham, and Bury. The initiative falls under the health and social work services category and aims to enhance sexual health, address substance misuse, and improve safety for female sex workers. The procurement method employed was a direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, facilitated by Direct Award Process A, without prior competition. The project was awarded to Manchester Action on Street Health (MASH) on 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £428,790.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those equipped to deliver high-quality holistic support and outreach services. Organisations competent in managing healthcare services, ensuring safety, and effectively addressing substance misuse would be well-suited to compete in future initiatives. The focus on regional collaboration with Rochdale, Oldham, and Bury underscores opportunities for local businesses to contribute meaningfully to community wellbeing. Given the current supplier, small and medium enterprises with a similar profile to MASH might find opportunities for growth through strategic partnerships or similar service offerings.

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Notice Title

Provision of support services for street (and sauna) sex workers in Rochdale, Oldham and Bury

Notice Description

To provide mobile support services for street (and sauna) sex workers. Rochdale, Oldham and Bury Council seek to renew a service to provide support for women who sex work. The key aim is to continue to improve the health and wellbeing of female sex workers working or living in Rochdale, Oldham and Bury. Key areas of focus include: * Sexual Health * Substance Misuse * Safety

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procured under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using Direct Award Process A

Procurement Information

A direct award without a call for competition is allowed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using Direct Award Process A

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b11
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030531-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£428,790 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ROCHDALE 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
Post Town
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

MANCHESTER ACTION ON STREET HEALTH (MASH

Further Information

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