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Commissioned Homelessness Services Younger Persons Supported Accommodation

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2026 at 10:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Jul 2026 at 09:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council, based in Manchester, is currently in the planning stages of a tendering process for the "Commissioned Homelessness Services Younger Persons Supported Accommodation." This initiative falls under the industry categories of housing and social work services with accommodation. The procurement aims to provide and improve supported accommodation services for young individuals aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The initial contract is expected to start on 1st April 2027 and will run for three years with a possibility of renewal. The Council is actively engaging in soft market testing to gather insights from potential suppliers. Interested businesses must complete the necessary forms and submit them via The Chest by 3rd August 2026. The subsequent tender process is anticipated to progress in October 2026, with supplier documentation due by December 2026 and results announced in January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in housing and social work services, particularly those with experience in working with vulnerable young populations. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to expand their service offerings in the Greater Manchester area. The procurement process encourages innovation and partnerships to enhance service delivery, focusing on early intervention, prevention, and helping young people transition to sustainable futures through education and employment support. As a participant in the soft market engagement, businesses can influence the shaping of the tender specifications and potentially form partnerships to strengthen their bid for future procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commissioned Homelessness Services Younger Persons Supported Accommodation

Notice Description

Trafford Council is seeking to undertake soft market engagement to inform the future commissioning of supported accommodation services for young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Council currently commissions accommodation-based support designed to help young people develop the skills, resilience and independence required to sustain long-term housing and positive life outcomes. The existing model provides short-stay supported accommodation for up to two years alongside emergency provision, with an emphasis on prevention, early intervention, and supporting young people to build stable futures through access to education, employment, and health services.

Planning Information

THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION The Soft Market Test is intended to allow interested organisations with relevant experience to outline their views and provide information with no commitment to themselves or the Council. The Council is looking to award a contract commencing 1st April 2027. It is further envisaged that the initial contract would be for a period of 3 years. During the Soft Market Test, we would like to gauge the level of interest. Stage 1 - Interested suppliers are required to complete the following company information form and a short questionnaire (at appendix 1). Suppliers who complete and return the questionnaire may be invited to meet with Council representatives to discuss its requirements. The questionnaire should be returned via The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ by 3rd August 2026. If Suppliers have any questions about this soft market test, such questions should be submitted to the Council using the 'Question and Answer' facility within the opportunity advertised on The Chest. A copy of the question and a copy of the written reply may be circulated to all Suppliers, with anonymity of the Supplier preserved. Suppliers must not raise questions through any other channels, including emails direct to the Council or to STAR Procurement. No questions will be responded to, other than those raised through The Chest as described above We encourage your participation in this soft market testing exercise but must emphasise that your involvement in this exercise will not carry any commercial advantage in any ensuing procurement process. No information provided in response to this soft market testing exercise will be used in any evaluation of any subsequent response to a procurement exercise. Project Timescales Stage of the project Anticipated deadline Soft market testing July 2026 Progress to tender October 2026 Closing date for suppliers to have submitted documents December 2026 Result of Procurement Process January 2026 Contract Start Date April 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c83f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065081-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

70333000 - Housing 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
10 Jul 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Oct 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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