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Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors within the LGBTQ+ Community

Manchester City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

21 May 2026 at 12:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

30 Apr 2026 at 07:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 Apr 2026 at 16:41

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is currently overseeing an active tender phase for the provision of "Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors within the LGBTQ+ Community." This opportunity falls within the services category, specifically targeting social work services with accommodation. The procurement process is open, with the deadline for tender submissions set at 1pm on 16th June 2026. The service will be delivered in Manchester, and its contract period is from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028, with a possibility of renewal until 2030. The procurement process is regulated under UK legislation 2023/54 and follows the GPA agreement. The total value of the procurement is estimated at £539,136 gross, with a planned investment of £449,280.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations experienced in delivering domestic violence support, LGBTQ+ services, housing support, and social value initiatives. The Council is seeking providers who can offer tailored, trauma-informed support solutions for the LGBTQ+ community, aligning with their equitable treatment policies. Both established firms and new market entrants, including those forming consortia, are being considered. The procurement places an emphasis on quality, price, and social value, offering attractive business propositions for specialists in these areas. Furthermore, the inclusive procurement approach prioritises engagement with small enterprises, voluntary community sectors, and social enterprises, making it suitable for diverse business models aiming to expand or establish a footprint in Manchester's public service sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors within the LGBTQ+ Community

Notice Description

The primary purpose of the service is to deliver safe accommodation victims and to survivors of DV&A from the LGBT community. It is essential that support within this provision is tailored to the specific circumstances of each household, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach

Planning Information

Manchester City Council is seeking to engage with organisations that have experience of delivering domestic abuse support, safe accommodation, housing‑related support, and/or specialist services for LGBTQ+ communities. As part of this engagement, the Council intends to: outline the proposed scope and scale of the future service; explore different models of LGBTQ+‑affirming safe accommodation; understand accommodation availability and constraints within Manchester; explore opportunities for partnership or consortium delivery; and identify potential market risks or barriers to delivery. Interested organisations are invited to: Respond in writing to a short set of market engagement questions using the form below- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xn3OsM2B-0eU9ydsYmt7CSwKe8lQ19VHuP5jPRBIFktUN0o1VVg0QkRWWjVZME9QMDZCSE42MUpEMy4u and/or Attend an in-person provider engagement session at Queer Lit, 27 Great Ancoats Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5AJ on Tuesday 6 May 2026, 10am-1pm Due to venue capacity, attendance is limited to a maximum of two delegates per organisation. If you would like to attend, please reserve your place by completing the following short form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?prevorigin=shell&origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=Xn3OsM2B-0eU9ydsYmt7CSwKe8lQ19VHuP5jPRBIFktUMjNKMEpHRE9GTEwwN1A1MEpMUEs5UllSRC4u The Council welcomes engagement from: Specialist domestic abuse organisations; LGBTQ+‑led or LGBTQ+‑specialist organisations; Housing and supported accommodation providers; VCFSE organisations; Partnerships or consortia (including organisations wishing to explore collaboration); Organisations with relevant experience but not currently delivering similar services in Manchester. Providers do not need to be currently commissioned by Manchester City Council to participate. If you have any issues with the above forms please contact commissioning.consultation@manchester.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a0c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047050-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£449,280 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£449,280 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
6 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-05-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Manchester City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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