---
title: "Provision of support services for street (and sauna) sex workers in Rochdale, Oldham and Bury"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067b11"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Provision of support services for street (and sauna) sex workers in Rochdale, Oldham and Bury

Buyer: ROCHDALE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067b11

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by Rochdale Borough Council, focusing on the provision of support services for street and sauna sex workers within Rochdale, Oldham, and Bury. The initiative falls under the health and social work services category and aims to enhance sexual health, address substance misuse, and improve safety for female sex workers. The procurement method employed was a direct award under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, facilitated by Direct Award Process A, without prior competition. The project was awarded to Manchester Action on Street Health (MASH) on 31st March 2026, with a contract value of £428,790.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social work services, particularly those equipped to deliver high-quality holistic support and outreach services. Organisations competent in managing healthcare services, ensuring safety, and effectively addressing substance misuse would be well-suited to compete in future initiatives. The focus on regional collaboration with Rochdale, Oldham, and Bury underscores opportunities for local businesses to contribute meaningfully to community wellbeing. Given the current supplier, small and medium enterprises with a similar profile to MASH might find opportunities for growth through strategic partnerships or similar service offerings.

## Notice

To provide mobile support services for street (and sauna) sex workers. Rochdale, Oldham and Bury Council seek to renew a service to provide support for women who sex work. The key aim is to continue to improve the health and wellbeing of female sex workers working or living in Rochdale, Oldham and Bury. Key areas of focus include: * Sexual Health * Substance Misuse * Safety

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procured under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using Direct Award Process A

### Procurement Information

A direct award without a call for competition is allowed under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023 using Direct Award Process A

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030531-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £428,790 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANCHESTER ACTION ON STREET HEALTH (MASH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 15:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030531-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.star-procurement.gov.uk

## Provenance

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