--- title: "Independent Living Scheme (ILS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0648fb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0648fb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0648fb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0648fb.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2026-06-05" --- # Independent Living Scheme (ILS) Buyer: ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0648fb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0648fb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0648fb.json) ## Summary Rochdale Borough Council has successfully concluded the procurement process for the Independent Living Scheme (ILS), a programme aimed at providing temporary accommodation for patients discharged from hospitals in Rochdale, UKD37 region, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure under a light-touch regime, focusing on health and social work services. The tender, with a total contract value of £440,000, reached the award stage, with the contract being active from 5th June 2026 to 31st March 2029. This initiative supports the stable housing arrangement, addressing comprehensive healthcare and social needs, and it was awarded to The Sanctuary Trust Limited on 5th June 2026. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in healthcare, social services, or temporary accommodation services. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs, particularly those with experience in managing rehabilitation services or providing comprehensive care solutions. The contract’s emphasis on community integration and support for stable housing offers additional advantages for businesses that can demonstrate strong community connections and commitment to social value. Such contracts could serve as a growth platform for businesses aiming to expand their market presence within the public sector healthcare and social work domains. ## Notice The scheme provides temporary accommodation for assessment and rehabilitation for patients leaving hospital, thereby supporting stable housing arrangements and improved flow from hospital and reducing hospital readmission rates. The service consists of four flats borough-wide, offering up to six weeks' accommodation for those unable to return home directly from hospital. This supports also offers comprehensive long-term needs assessment and helps address issues such as housing, debt, and health. We are looking for a Provider to deliver this service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Contract is 1 + 1 + 1 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053265-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | 6 Feb 2026 | | Award date | 31 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 4 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £366,667 | | Lots value | £366,667 | | Awards value | £366,667 | | Contracts value | £366,667 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | ROCHDALE | | Post town | Oldham | | Postcode | OL16 1XU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Rochdale | | Electoral ward | Central Rochdale | | Westminster constituency | Rochdale | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England), TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | THE SANCTUARY TRUST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 5 Jun 2026 at 10:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053265-2026 - 1 Apr 2026 at 17:29 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030627-2026 - 5 Feb 2026 at 14:23 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010531-2026 - 5 Feb 2026 at 13:54 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010498-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053265-2026 5th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030627-2026 1st April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010531-2026 5th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010498-2026 5th February 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11578 - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-11580 ## Notice URLs - https://sanctuarytrust.org.uk/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/AlltenderdocumentsandassociateddocumentstobesubmittedviatheCheste-tenderingsystem. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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