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title: "Housing Related Support Accommodation - Substance misuse support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a66f"
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published: "2026-01-28"
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# Housing Related Support Accommodation - Substance misuse support

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a66f

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## Summary

Manchester City Council has completed the procurement process for a tender titled "Housing Related Support Accommodation - Substance misuse support", encompassing services in the social work sector with accommodation. The contract is split into two lots: Lot 1 for Abstinence and OST Accommodation, and Lot 2 for Harm Reduction Accommodation. The procurement, conducted under an open procedure, saw its awards announced on 28 January 2026, with contracts commencing on 1 April 2026 and potential extensions up to 2031. The total gross value of the procurement is approximately £2,748,000. Key partners include WAYTHROUGH and Great Places Housing Group Limited, and services will be delivered in Manchester, UKD33 region. This tender falls under the "Public authority - sub-central government" classification, with contracts being awarded in pending status following a standstill period ending on 6 February 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses particularly in the sectors of social work and accommodation services. With contracts lasting up to seven years including extensions, companies that specialise in supporting substance misuse recovery through housing solutions are well-suited to benefit. SMEs and VCSEs were encouraged to participate, shown by the interest from such entities in the tender's final stages, nurturing market diversity. The open procedure and the substantial contract size also provide fertile ground for establishing a foothold in public sector service provision, as well as boosting company profiles within the Manchester region.

## Notice

The procurement encompasses the following lots: Lot 1 (Abstinence and OST Accommodation); Lot 2 (Harm Reduction Accommodation)

### Lot Information

Abstinence and OST Accommodation

People needing support with abstinence or low-level Opiate Substitute Treatment.

Renewal: option to extend for up to 24 months.

Harm Reduction Accommodation

Harm reduction model for people who are unable to maintain independent accommodation because of difficulties related to alcohol use.

Renewal: option to extend for up to 24 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007419-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,290,000 |
| Lots value | £2,290,000 |
| Awards value | £2,289,294 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| 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 | TLD33 Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | GREAT PLACES HOUSING GROUP; WAYTHROUGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 10:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007419-2026
- 2 Oct 2025 at 09:41 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061582-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007419-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061582-2025
  2nd October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.the-chest.org.uk
  The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 6th November 2025 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=a916061c-6f9f-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
  The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 06th November 2025 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.waythrough.org.uk/
- https://www.greatplaces.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.manchester.gov.uk/

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