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Private Rented Offers and Support Service (PROS) Soft Market Engagement

Rochdale Borough Council

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Planning

24 Aug 2026 at 08:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Rochdale Borough Council intends to establish a framework for a Private Rented Options Scheme (PROS). The service will increase access to safe, affordable and sustainable private rented accommodation for households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. It covers private property renting and leasing, estate agency activity, accommodation-based social work and accommodation services. The council describes the intended model as a two-lot framework designed to attract specialist providers and provide a high-quality, end-to-end housing solution. The recorded delivery area is the United Kingdom, with the council based in Rochdale. This is a housing and homelessness support service rather than a general property-management contract, and should interest organisations able to combine access to private rented homes with support for households facing homelessness.

This procurement is at the planning stage and the council has not yet invited tenders. It is conducting preliminary soft market engagement to gather providers’ views and information, without commitment from either side. Interested organisations are expected to complete a company information form and short questionnaire through the council’s tendering system by 7 September 2026 at 17:00. The intended procurement is a light-touch services procedure using a framework agreement. The planned first lot is scheduled to run from 31 March 2027 to 30 March 2030, with a possible extension to 30 March 2032; renewal is contemplated. The estimated procurement is above the applicable threshold, but no financial value is stated. The framework is planned to use two lots, although details recorded here relate to the first lot.

The engagement is aimed at specialist providers with relevant experience in private rented accommodation, housing access, estate agency or accommodation-based support for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Organisations well placed to contribute will be able to source and manage suitable private rented properties while helping households secure and sustain accommodation. The council is seeking views from providers able to support a high-quality, end-to-end housing solution, so experience across more than one part of the pathway may be useful. The intended service places emphasis on safe, affordable and sustainable homes, alongside support for households with housing need. This is a preparation opportunity for capable housing, homelessness, property and supported-accommodation organisations to shape the planned framework before it reaches the tender stage.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Private Rented Offers and Support Service (PROS) Soft Market Engagement

Notice Description

Rochdale Council is seeking to put a framework in place for a Private Rented Options Scheme (PROS) to increase access to safe, affordable, and sustainable private rented accommodation for households who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Council has designed a two-lot framework model to attract specialist providers and ensure a high-quality, end-to-end housing solution. This Soft Market Engagement is intended to allow interested organisations with relevant experience to outline their views and provide information with no commitment to themselves or the Council.

Planning Information

Interested providers are required to complete a company information form and a short questionnaire provided on the council's tendering system (please see below). The Soft Market Engagement questionnaire should be returned via The Chest by 7th September 2026 by 17:00. To express interest and access the soft market engagement document on The Chest, please visit the following advert: https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=5bdebc66-8d9f-f111-813c-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ea0e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080133-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

70200000 - Renting or leasing services of own property

70300000 - Real estate agency services on a fee or contract basis

85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

98341000 - Accommodation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Aug 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
7 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 30 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
Rochdale Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ROCHDALE
Postcode
OL16 1XU
Postcode Area
Oldham
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Rochdale
Electoral Ward
Central Rochdale
Westminster Constituency
Rochdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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