--- title: "PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT SESSION - 16 AND 17 YEAR OLDS ACCOMMODATION AND SUPPORT SERVICE" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06aa82" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06aa82" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aa82.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aa82.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY" published: "2026-06-01" --- # PRE-MARKET ENGAGEMENT SESSION - 16 AND 17 YEAR OLDS ACCOMMODATION AND SUPPORT SERVICE Buyer: METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06aa82 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06aa82) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06aa82.json) ## Summary The Metropolitan Borough of Bury is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Pre-Market Engagement Session - 16 and 17 Year Olds Accommodation and Support Service." This initiative falls within the health and social work services industry category and aims to provide essential services to prevent youth homelessness and support young people in the Bury region (UKD33). The market engagement session will be held online on 19th June 2026. Interested suppliers must complete an expression of interest form by 16th June 2026 to participate. The procurement process follows a 'light touch' regime and the contract period is set to commence on 3rd November 2026, lasting until 2nd November 2030, with the possibility of renewal. The expected gross value of the contract is £1,182,127. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in social services, particularly those focusing on youth support and accommodation services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as indicated by the suitability criteria. Businesses with expertise in delivering personalised support plans and nurturing environments to foster youth independence and wellbeing will find this contract especially relevant. The project promises to not only secure business growth but also contribute significantly to the community by providing robust support systems for vulnerable young people. ## Notice 16 AND 17 YEAR OLDS ACCOMMODATION AND SUPPORT SERVICE- AIMS AND OBJECTIVES The service will * prevent youth homelessness by providing safe, stable, high-quality accommodation across the borough. * deliver personalised, outcome-focused, co-produced support plans that build resilience, independent living skills and progression towards education and employment. * provide a nurturing, trauma-informed environment that promotes emotional wellbeing, engagement and trust, with early identification and referral for specialist support (including CAMHS) where required. * support safe mediation with young people and families to restore relationships and enable a safe return home where appropriate. * promote healthy lifestyles and relationships, including access to information, safe spaces for discussion and routes into support for mental/emotional health, sexual health, substance misuse and exploitation. ### Planning Information HOW AND WHO SHOULD ATTEND The PME session is open to any supplier/provider with an interest The session will be on Friday 19th June 2026 via Microsoft Teams at 10:30am - 12noon Expressions of interest form needs to be completed and sent through messaging system via the CHEST/Proactis portal (link below)for documents and more information before 5pm on Tuesday 16th June 2026 DN817787 https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2 All direct emails may not be answered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051473-2026 | | 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 | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 6 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2026 - 2 Nov 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £985,106 | | 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 | METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY | | Locality | BURY | | Post town | Bolton | | Postcode | BL9 0SW | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East | | Local authority | Bury | | Electoral ward | Bury East | | Westminster constituency | Bury North | | Delivery location | TLD33 Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 1 Jun 2026 at 14:02 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051473-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051473-2026 1st June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index?v=2 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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