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title: "Night Sitting Service"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e653ec0b-ed11-4f00-ba78-776c397da73c"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-20"
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# Night Sitting Service

Buyer: ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e653ec0b-ed11-4f00-ba78-776c397da73c

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## Summary

Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council has initiated the procurement process for the "Night Sitting Service," aimed at providing overnight support to individuals to enhance their safety and comfort at home. This tender falls under the health services and social work sectors, with a tender stage tagged as "active". The procurement method is selective, utilising a restricted procedure above the threshold. Bidders should take note of the deadline set for 24th March 2026 at 12:00 PM for the tender period, while the contract period spans from 11th June 2026 to 31st March 2029. The services are required across various regions including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The buyer is Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council, headquartered at Sale, England.

This tender offers significant business opportunities particularly for organisations dealing in health and social care services. Although not targeted towards SMEs or VCSEs, it promises a substantial contract value of £1,600,000 that can catalyse business expansion in the service sector. Companies experienced in delivering overnight care services and capable of enhancing individual safety and independence at home would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project not only supports client independence but also alleviates pressure on healthcare facilities and provides peace of mind for families and carers, creating openings for growth in community-based healthcare services.

## Notice

The service is designed to provide overnight support to individuals who require reassurance, supervision, or assistance during the night to help them remain safe and comfortable in their own homes. It reduces risks associated with overnight periods, and promotes independence, prevents unnecessary hospital admissions, and gives families and carers valuable peace of mind.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4450cb5c-0d51-4ada-aa8c-aa8452cbbf08 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 10 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ROCHDALE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | SALE |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M33 7ZF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Sale Central |
| Westminster constituency | Wythenshawe and Sale East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 20 Feb 2026 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4450cb5c-0d51-4ada-aa8c-aa8452cbbf08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4450cb5c-0d51-4ada-aa8c-aa8452cbbf08
  20th February 2026 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.rochdale.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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