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title: "Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors within the LGBTQ+ Community"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068a0c"
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published: "2026-05-21"
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# Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors within the LGBTQ+ Community

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068a0c

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## Summary

Manchester City Council is currently overseeing an active tender phase for the provision of "Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors within the LGBTQ+ Community." This opportunity falls within the services category, specifically targeting social work services with accommodation. The procurement process is open, with the deadline for tender submissions set at 1pm on 16th June 2026. The service will be delivered in Manchester, and its contract period is from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028, with a possibility of renewal until 2030. The procurement process is regulated under UK legislation 2023/54 and follows the GPA agreement. The total value of the procurement is estimated at £539,136 gross, with a planned investment of £449,280.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for organisations experienced in delivering domestic violence support, LGBTQ+ services, housing support, and social value initiatives. The Council is seeking providers who can offer tailored, trauma-informed support solutions for the LGBTQ+ community, aligning with their equitable treatment policies. Both established firms and new market entrants, including those forming consortia, are being considered. The procurement places an emphasis on quality, price, and social value, offering attractive business propositions for specialists in these areas. Furthermore, the inclusive procurement approach prioritises engagement with small enterprises, voluntary community sectors, and social enterprises, making it suitable for diverse business models aiming to expand or establish a footprint in Manchester's public service sector.

## Notice

The primary purpose of the service is to deliver safe accommodation victims and to survivors of DV&A from the LGBT community. It is essential that support within this provision is tailored to the specific circumstances of each household, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach

### Planning Information

Manchester City Council is seeking to engage with organisations that have experience of delivering domestic abuse support, safe accommodation, housing‑related support, and/or specialist services for LGBTQ+ communities.
As part of this engagement, the Council intends to:
outline the proposed scope and scale of the future service;
explore different models of LGBTQ+‑affirming safe accommodation;
understand accommodation availability and constraints within Manchester;
explore opportunities for partnership or consortium delivery; and
identify potential market risks or barriers to delivery.
Interested organisations are invited to:
Respond in writing to a short set of market engagement questions using the form below-
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xn3OsM2B-0eU9ydsYmt7CSwKe8lQ19VHuP5jPRBIFktUN0o1VVg0QkRWWjVZME9QMDZCSE42MUpEMy4u
and/or
Attend an in-person provider engagement session at Queer Lit, 27 Great Ancoats Street, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5AJ on Tuesday 6 May 2026, 10am-1pm
Due to venue capacity, attendance is limited to a maximum of two delegates per organisation.
If you would like to attend, please reserve your place by completing the following short form:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?prevorigin=shell&origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=Xn3OsM2B-0eU9ydsYmt7CSwKe8lQ19VHuP5jPRBIFktUMjNKMEpHRE9GTEwwN1A1MEpMUEs5UllSRC4u
The Council welcomes engagement from:
Specialist domestic abuse organisations;
LGBTQ+‑led or LGBTQ+‑specialist organisations;
Housing and supported accommodation providers;
VCFSE organisations;
Partnerships or consortia (including organisations wishing to explore collaboration);
Organisations with relevant experience but not currently delivering similar services in Manchester.
Providers do not need to be currently commissioned by Manchester City Council to participate.
If you have any issues with the above forms please contact commissioning.consultation@manchester.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047050-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | 6 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2030-05-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £449,280 |
| Lots value | £449,280 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 11:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047050-2026
- 30 Apr 2026 at 06:02 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039565-2026
- 23 Apr 2026 at 15:41 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037282-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047050-2026
  21st May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039565-2026
  30th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037282-2026
  23rd April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=51f414a1-0755-f111-813c-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

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/DesignPageV2.aspx?prevorigin=shell&origin=NeoPortalPage&subpage=design&id=Xn3OsM2B-0eU9ydsYmt7CSwKe8lQ19VHuP5jPRBIFktUMjNKMEpHRE9GTEwwN1A1MEpMUEs5UllSRC4u
- https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Xn3OsM2B-0eU9ydsYmt7CSwKe8lQ19VHuP5jPRBIFktUN0o1VVg0QkRWWjVZME9QMDZCSE42MUpEMy4u
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.manchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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