---
title: "Preferred Provider Supported and Independent Living Accommodation Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055e4e"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-11-12"
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# Preferred Provider Supported and Independent Living Accommodation Service

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055e4e

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## Summary

Manchester City Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Preferred Provider Supported and Independent Living Accommodation Service," focused on delivering social work services with accommodation for looked after children aged 17 and over. The procurement falls under the services category, with a planned contract period from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, and a project value of £12 million. This framework agreement is classified under the "light touch" regime and is located in the UKD33 region. Significant dates include the future notice publication expected by 5th January 2026.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) capable of offering supported and independent living solutions. The provision of social work services with accommodation necessitates providers with expertise in the social sector who can address the specialised needs of young individuals transitioning to independent living. Suppliers with a strong understanding of this demographic and innovative service delivery methods are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Engaging in the early stages and being informed about market engagement activities could be advantageous for potential bidders.

## Notice

Framework for the provision of 'Preferred Provider' supported and Independent living accommodation for looked after children aged 17 plus.

### Planning Information

All PNW Framework providers were invited to the event and were required to respond by 31st October 2025
This will be an in person event to discuss the scope of the project and collect feedback from prospective providers. All places for this engagement event has now been filled.
If you would like to be kept informed in regards to this project please contact Kudzayi.Samuriwo@manchester.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073086-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester, TLD33 Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2025 at 11:20 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073086-2025
- 12 Nov 2025 at 10:52 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073064-2025
- 14 Jul 2025 at 10:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039532-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073086-2025
  12th November 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073064-2025
  12th November 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039532-2025
  14th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.manchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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