--- title: "Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 (CAS3)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ea96" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ea96" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ea96.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ea96.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2025-11-27" --- # Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 (CAS3) Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ea96 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05ea96) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05ea96.json) ## Summary Manchester City Council has initiated a public procurement process in the planning stage for the Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 (CAS3) project. The Council aims to secure short-term accommodation and support services for individuals released from custody, focusing on preventing homelessness and reducing reoffending. This tender falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and is located in Manchester, within the UKD33 region of the United Kingdom. The deadline for submissions is set for 12th December 2025, with initial service commencement on 1st July 2026 and completion by the end of 2027. Providers interested in this opportunity should submit their proposals to the specified Council contacts to demonstrate their capacity to deliver the outlined services. This tender presents potential business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) operating within the accommodation and support service sectors. The procurement seeks experienced providers capable of managing accommodation facilities and delivering person-centred, trauma-informed support services. Ideal candidates include those with a track record of collaboration with statutory agencies and a robust approach to ICT and cybersecurity. With substantial scope for providers to implement innovative fixed-term pricing models and detailed cost breakdowns, this tender encourages those with comprehensive capabilities in accommodation maintenance, support work, and risk management to participate actively. ## Notice Community Accommodation Service Tier 3 (CAS3) is a provision funded by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and overseen in Greater Manchester by the Greater Manchester Probation Service and Manchester City Council, to provide short-term accommodation and support for people who are threatened with homelessness upon their release from prison or approved premises, for up to 84 days. The CAS3 provision emphasises the prevention of homelessness and the reduction in reoffending. Manchester City Council is seeking to engage with existing and potential providers of support and accommodation services to understand the market's capabilities in providing short-term support and accommodation for people who have recently left custody. ### Planning Information Manchester City Council invites existing and prospective providers of support and accommodation services to submit a brief outlining their capacity to deliver the specified provision. Submissions should be sent to Shealah Garvey and Tonia Murphy at commissioning.consultation@manchester.gov.uk by 12th December 2025. In the brief, Manchester City Council seeks to understand the market's capacity to deliver the following services and requests providers to include indicative financial costs for each element for the full financial period. For proposals relating to accommodation services, providers should explain how costs are calculated and include a detailed breakdown of these figures. The Council is particularly interested in exploring fixed-term pricing models while assessing provider viability. Alternative approaches to pricing scheduling will also be considered to understand the market's overall capacity. Providers may submit proposals for accommodation services, support services, or both. When submitting your proposal, please detail your integrated approach to delivering the CAS3 provision, whether that be in full, or in part. Accommodation- Background The accommodation criteria for CAS3 includes lettable units that will be made available from the landlord for a maximum of 84 nights per individual CAS3 resident. The accommodation must be: Suitable for individuals with low to high risk assessments, including those with sex offender and arson convictions or behaviours. Able to accommodate individuals of any gender and those with disabilities. Single-gendered. Fully self-contained or compliant with HMO licensing. Compliant with Decent Homes Standard. Approved/licensed by Manchester City Council's Regulatory Services. Furnished and equipped as per the list below- One towel Set of toiletries Kitchen utensils Non-perishable food and refreshments Flame retardant Bedding and curtains /blinds Wardrobe, drawers, bedside cabinet Single bed Cooker Fridge Cutlery Cooking items; saucepan, frying pan Cleaning materials and equipment Tea towel and cloths Seating and table in kitchen/living area TV in communal area The landlord is expected to adhere to the following property management requirements- All routine repairs and maintenance including out of hours service. Weekly cleaning of communal areas, Weekly inspection to assess the property's condition and usage. Utilities costs. Council tax payment. Gardening (Schedule to be agreed). Window cleaning (internal and external schedule to be agreed). Repair of any and all damages incurred, be they intentional or accidental. Attendance at all accommodation sign ups. Requirements Providers are asked to detail their ability to meet the following requirements: The provision of a minimum of 63 units of accommodation within Manchester, used within the term exclusively for CAS3, and the ability to provide more than the minimum required units if required If a minimum of 63 units of accommodation cannot be provided, the number of units which could be provided Please specify the type of accommodation available (e.g., HMO or self-contained). If the accommodation is an HMO, include the total number of units within the building, as well as the number of bathroom and kitchen facilities. The number of units which would be suitable for people with disabilities, included but not limited to hearing or visual impairment, physical disabilities, including wheelchair users. The capacity to turn around voids and the timeframe in which this could be achieved Access to maintenance and repair services, and the timeframe in which any repairs could be carried out; capacity to carry out routine maintenance Experience with working in partnership with statutory agencies for the purposes of risk management Experience of partnership working Areas of Manchester in which the accommodation will be made available Capacity to adhere to ICT security requirements and cyber security essentials, as outlined in the National Cyber Security Centre guidance (https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance) Support Background The purpose of the support service is to ensure that the residents across a minimum of 63 units of CAS3 accommodation are supported during their 84-night stay within the provision. The primary aims of CAS3 is to prevent homelessness and reoffending. All activities of the Support Provider will focus on the principal aim of CAS3 provision to prevent reoffending and establish stability/ resilience long term. The preferred staffing structure for the support service is outlined below: Project coordinator/manager (full time) - working across all the accommodation . Support workers (support workers should maintain a maximum caseload of 9 clients each; staffing will be provided by someone of the same sex, except in circumstances such as where this would pose a risk or harm to the client or member of staff). Requirements Providers are asked to detail their ability to meet the following requirements: The preferred staffing structure outlined above, and if not, outline the staffing structure which could be provided. Offer person-centred, trauma informed and strengths-based support. Work with individuals with varying levels of risk and requiring varying levels of support. Safeguard residents. Experience with working in partnership with statutory agencies for the purposes of risk management. Provide regular, flexible in-person support across Manchester. This may include support to individuals at their CAS3 accommodation site, locally, or at a support office. This may also involve partnerships with local groups and organisations. Provide personalised support in which the individual is an active participant and inclusive of a variety of support areas, including but not limited to: Motivation Accountability Self-care & living skills, Financial management & budgeting (including applying for benefits, where applicable and knowledge of how to maximise income). Social networks & relationships, Substance misuse, Health (including GP registration and access to medication) Time management Tenancy readiness, Reducing reoffending, Overcoming trauma, Mentorship, Community integration, Work & skills Proactively support residents to move on in collaboration with CAS3 statutory partners (including referrals to alternative temporary and permanent accommodation, relevant to individual's circumstances). Experience with working in partnership with statutory agencies for the purposes of risk management. Experience of partnership working . Capacity to adhere to ICT security requirements and cyber security essentials, as outlined in the National Cyber Security Centre guidance (https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance). Case note recording and data management . Involvement of individuals with lived experience within support work. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077872-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 27 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Dec 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 | TLD33 Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 27 Nov 2025 at 17:16 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077872-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/077872-2025 27th November 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/ - https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/guidance ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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