Mental Health and Homelessness Market test

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We estimate there are around 100 people in Manchester who have a combination of at least 2 of the following: impaired executive functioning, acquired brain injury/alcohol-related brain damage, neuro-divergence, mental illness, foetal alcohol syndrome, substance misuse and complex trauma - who also often experience multi-exclusion homelessness. These people are not having their (statutory, Care Act) needs met. They often cycle in and out of hospital supported/temporary accommodation and bounce around services. They can be refused services such as psychological therapies because they are drinking/taking drugs to self-medicate. Sometimes people get stuck in homelessness services which are intended to be short-term/temporary, including being placed in hotels. Others move on from temporary services, only to lose their tenancy and then start the cycle again. Repeated failures of services and housing insecurity compound the trauma people have experienced and diminish their capacity for hope and trust. Case studies show these people can have poor outcomes while consuming a high level of resources from health and social care providers, housing / homelessness teams, police, voluntary sector partners and others, most often at crisis points. This group may also access multiple health settings in varying states of distress or engagement including A&E / use of ambulance, acute settings for physical health treatments, and/or mental health hospital settings for short or long-term stays. Health colleagues often find people in this group very hard to discharge from hospital as these citizens can present with distressed behaviours and may have been evicted from accommodations, so housing and/or care providers refuse to support them. Case studies and research also show that with the right support, people can move on with their lives. There are examples of specialist services elsewhere in the country which successfully work with people in this group, taking a long-term, therapeutic approach, and which also provide End of Life care. We want to engage with the housing and care markets to understand your readiness to support this group of people and to better understand what models you think work. We would also like to gather information about the service type (e.g. supported accommodation, residential care or something else) and the funding model. Please complete the attached questionnaire. All questions are optional. You can answer anonymously or leave your contact details if you are open to a follow up conversation.

Planning Information

Please complete the following form - https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Xn3OsM2B-0eU9ydsYmt7CXSNHtoSnlFGll_tOlck_plUNDdXSE5aQzNOQU8yNUNUQkdaSjJESEJONC4u&route=shorturl

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b809
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057547-2026
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: VCSE
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85144100 - Residential nursing care services

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 18 Jun 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: 10 Jul 20263 weeks to go
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 30 Sep 2027 - 30 Sep 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: MANCHESTER
Postcode: M60 2LA
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: Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency: Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057547-2026
18th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

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