Planning

PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT SESSION - 16 AND 17 YEAR OLDS ACCOMMODATION AND SUPPORT SERVICE

METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY

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Planning

01 Jun 2026 at 14:02

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Borough of Bury is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Pre-Market Engagement Session - 16 and 17 Year Olds Accommodation and Support Service." This initiative falls within the health and social work services industry category and aims to provide essential services to prevent youth homelessness and support young people in the Bury region (UKD33). The market engagement session will be held online on 19th June 2026. Interested suppliers must complete an expression of interest form by 16th June 2026 to participate. The procurement process follows a 'light touch' regime and the contract period is set to commence on 3rd November 2026, lasting until 2nd November 2030, with the possibility of renewal. The expected gross value of the contract is £1,182,127.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focusing on youth support and accommodation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses with expertise in delivering personalised support plans and nurturing environments to foster youth independence and wellbeing will find this contract especially relevant. The project promises to not only secure business growth but also contribute significantly to the community by providing robust support systems for vulnerable young people.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT SESSION - 16 AND 17 YEAR OLDS ACCOMMODATION AND SUPPORT SERVICE

Notice Description

16 AND 17 YEAR OLDS ACCOMMODATION AND SUPPORT SERVICE- AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The service will * prevent youth homelessness by providing safe, stable, high-quality accommodation across the borough. * deliver personalised, outcome-focused, co-produced support plans that build resilience, independent living skills and progression towards education and employment. * provide a nurturing, trauma-informed environment that promotes emotional wellbeing, engagement and trust, with early identification and referral for specialist support (including CAMHS) where required. * support safe mediation with young people and families to restore relationships and enable a safe return home where appropriate. * promote healthy lifestyles and relationships, including access to information, safe spaces for discussion and routes into support for mental/emotional health, sexual health, substance misuse and exploitation.

Planning Information

HOW AND WHO SHOULD ATTEND The PME session is open to any supplier/provider with an interest The session will be on Friday 19th June 2026 via Microsoft Teams at 10:30am - 12noon Expressions of interest form needs to be completed and sent through messaging system via the CHEST/Proactis portal (link below)for documents and more information before 5pm on Tuesday 16th June 2026 DN817787 https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2 All direct emails may not be answered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06aa82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051473-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£985,106 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
6 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2026 - 2 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0SW
Post Town
Bolton
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
TLD33 Manchester
Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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