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                "description": "Manchester City Council is seeking to engage with organisations that have experience of delivering domestic abuse support, safe accommodation, housing-related support, and/or specialist services for LGBTQ+ communities. As part of this engagement, the Council intends to: outline the proposed scope and scale of the future service; explore different models of LGBTQ+-affirming safe accommodation; understand accommodation availability and constraints within Manchester; explore opportunities for partnership or consortium delivery; and identify potential market risks or barriers to delivery. Interested organisations are invited to: Respond in writing to a short set of market engagement questions using the form below- Market Engagement Safe Accommodation for LGBTQ+ Victims and Survivors - Fill in form and/or Attend an in-person provider engagement session at Queer Lit, 27 Great Ancoats Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5AJ on Tuesday 6 May 2026, 10am-1pm Due to venue capacity, attendance is limited to a maximum of two delegates per organisation. If you would like to attend, please reserve your place by completing the following short form: Manchester City Council: Specialist LGBTQ+ Support- Domestic Abuse Market Engagement Event - Fill in form The Council welcomes engagement from: Specialist domestic abuse organisations; LGBTQ+-led or LGBTQ+-specialist organisations; Housing and supported accommodation providers; VCFSE organisations; Partnerships or consortia (including organisations wishing to explore collaboration); Organisations with relevant experience but not currently delivering similar services in Manchester. Providers do not need to be currently commissioned by Manchester City Council to participate.",
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