--- title: "GMCA1983 Safe Transitions - Refugee Lodging Scheme" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a243" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a243" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a243.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a243.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2026-06-24" --- # GMCA1983 Safe Transitions - Refugee Lodging Scheme Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a243 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06a243) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06a243.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is in the tender stage of procuring the next phase of its "Safe Transitions - Refugee Lodging Scheme," aimed at reducing homelessness among newly recognised refugees and fostering long-term integration within the community. This public procurement, scheduled to close on 21 July 2026, seeks to mobilise services across multiple UK regions, predominantly focusing on the health and social work sector. The project, commencing on 14 September 2026, carries an initial contract value of £77,270, with the potential to expand to £294,545.87 by March 2029. Employing an open procurement method, this scheme underscores GMCA's commitment to supporting vulnerable populations through targeted lodging solutions, support services, and partnerships with local entities. This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social services, especially those proficient in providing trauma-informed and person-centred care. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) could particularly benefit, given the project's emphasis on service quality, stakeholder engagement, and social value contribution. By engaging with this initiative, businesses can expand their influence within the public sector, enhance their service offerings, and collaborate with local authorities and organisations to develop sustainable housing solutions and community support for refugees. ## Notice The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) intends to procure the next phase of the Safe Transitions - Refugee Lodging Scheme, designed to prevent homelessness among newly recognised refugees and support long-term independence and integration. Greater Manchester currently accommodates a significant asylum population, with more than 8,500 people living in asylum support accommodation as of June 2025. Following receipt of refugee status, individuals have only 42 days to leave Home Office accommodation and secure alternative housing. Many face barriers including limited knowledge of UK systems and entitlements, restricted access to local authority housing support for non-priority needs, financial constraints, lack of documentation and challenges accessing the private rented sector. The commissioned service will provide a structured, trauma-informed and person-centred temporary lodging pathway through three core areas: Refugee Support: Matching refugees with resident landlord placements and providing wraparound support to access housing, benefits, employment, education, English language provision, healthcare and community networks, alongside preparation and move-on into longer-term accommodation. Resident Landlord Recruitment and Support: Recruiting and supporting resident landlords through targeted engagement, guidance, dispute resolution, financial administration (where applicable) and responsive helpline support, including out-of-hours assistance. Partnership Development: Strengthening collaboration with local authorities, voluntary and community organisations, and education or training providers to improve support pathways and sustainable move-on options. The service aims to reduce homelessness and pressure on local services while improving integration, independence and coordinated multi-agency support for refugees across Greater Manchester. The initial contract value is PS77,270 to March 2027, with potential extension to March 2028 until March 2029, bringing the maximum total value to PS294,545.87. Estimated Contract commencement date 14 September 2026. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: the option to extend two additional 12 month periods ### Planning Information GMCA will host an online pre-market engagement session on Thursday 4th June, 15.30-16.30. If further in person or on online events are needed during the PME period, a notification will be shared through the Chest. Expressions of interest to participate in this event (Name Surname, Position in the company and e-mail address of participants), should be sent via the messaging section on The Chest, https://www.the-chest.org.uk Project reference - DN817144 An invitation link will be shared in due course to all service providers that will express interest to participate ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059245-2026 | | 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 | 24 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Jul 2026 | | Future notice date | 15 Jun 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £294,545 | | Lots value | £294,545 | | 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M1 6EU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 24 Jun 2026 at 09:06 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059245-2026 - 28 May 2026 at 09:28 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050115-2026 - 22 May 2026 at 16:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048282-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059245-2026 24th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050115-2026 28th May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048282-2026 22nd May 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.the-chest.org.uk - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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