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Commissioned Homelessness Services Adults

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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10 Jul 2026 at 11:23

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

10 Jul 2026 at 11:07

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council, a public authority in Manchester, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Commissioned Homelessness Services Adults". This initiative is focused on housing and social work services for adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Council is conducting a soft market testing exercise to gather insights from interested organisations, with a deadline for questionnaire submissions set for 3rd August 2026. The procurement process will progress to tender by October 2026, with the contract anticipated to start on 1st April 2027. This planning update emphasises that participation in the market test does not guarantee any advantage in the official procurement process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in housing services and social work, particularly those capable of providing accommodation-based support for adults with low to medium support needs. The contract is open to SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), offering a valuable chance for these entities to grow and showcase their expertise in creating sustainable independent living solutions. Businesses with experience in managing housing service access through comprehensive referral systems may find this tender especially pertinent to expand their operations and impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commissioned Homelessness Services Adults

Notice Description

Trafford Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise in relation to its commissioned homeless supported accommodation for adults. The Council currently commissions short stay accommodation-based services for people aged 18 and above who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who require varying levels of housing related support to achieve and sustain independent living. Existing services accommodate individuals with low to medium support needs and typically provide accommodation for up to two years, with a strong emphasis on progression, independence and planned move on into longer term housing options. Access to services is managed through the Housing Options Service Trafford acting as a single point of access, ensuring referrals are assessed, prioritised and allocated appropriately across available provision.

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 up to 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 January 2027 Result of Procurement Process February 2027 Contract Start Date April 2027

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c868
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065121-2026
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

85300000 - Social work and related services

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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