--- title: "Commissioned Homelessness Services Younger Persons Supported Accommodation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c83f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c83f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c83f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c83f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRAFFORD COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-10" --- # Commissioned Homelessness Services Younger Persons Supported Accommodation Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c83f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c83f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c83f.json) ## Summary Trafford Council, based in Manchester, is currently in the planning stages of a tendering process for the "Commissioned Homelessness Services Younger Persons Supported Accommodation." This initiative falls under the industry categories of housing and social work services with accommodation. The procurement aims to provide and improve supported accommodation services for young individuals aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The initial contract is expected to start on 1st April 2027 and will run for three years with a possibility of renewal. The Council is actively engaging in soft market testing to gather insights from potential suppliers. Interested businesses must complete the necessary forms and submit them via The Chest by 3rd August 2026. The subsequent tender process is anticipated to progress in October 2026, with supplier documentation due by December 2026 and results announced in January 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in housing and social work services, particularly those with experience in working with vulnerable young populations. It is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) aiming to expand their service offerings in the Greater Manchester area. The procurement process encourages innovation and partnerships to enhance service delivery, focusing on early intervention, prevention, and helping young people transition to sustainable futures through education and employment support. As a participant in the soft market engagement, businesses can influence the shaping of the tender specifications and potentially form partnerships to strengthen their bid for future procurement opportunities. ## Notice Trafford Council is seeking to undertake soft market engagement to inform the future commissioning of supported accommodation services for young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Council currently commissions accommodation-based support designed to help young people develop the skills, resilience and independence required to sustain long-term housing and positive life outcomes. The existing model provides short-stay supported accommodation for up to two years alongside emergency provision, with an emphasis on prevention, early intervention, and supporting young people to build stable futures through access to education, employment, and health services. ### Planning Information THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION The Soft Market Test is intended to allow interested organisations with relevant experience to outline their views and provide information with no commitment to themselves or the Council. The Council is looking to award a contract commencing 1st April 2027. It is further envisaged that the initial contract would be for a period of 3 years. During the Soft Market Test, we would like to gauge the level of interest. Stage 1 - Interested suppliers are required to complete the following company information form and a short questionnaire (at appendix 1). Suppliers who complete and return the questionnaire may be invited to meet with Council representatives to discuss its requirements. The questionnaire should be returned via The Chest - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/ by 3rd August 2026. If Suppliers have any questions about this soft market test, such questions should be submitted to the Council using the 'Question and Answer' facility within the opportunity advertised on The Chest. A copy of the question and a copy of the written reply may be circulated to all Suppliers, with anonymity of the Supplier preserved. Suppliers must not raise questions through any other channels, including emails direct to the Council or to STAR Procurement. No questions will be responded to, other than those raised through The Chest as described above We encourage your participation in this soft market testing exercise but must emphasise that your involvement in this exercise will not carry any commercial advantage in any ensuing procurement process. No information provided in response to this soft market testing exercise will be used in any evaluation of any subsequent response to a procurement exercise. Project Timescales Stage of the project Anticipated deadline Soft market testing July 2026 Progress to tender October 2026 Closing date for suppliers to have submitted documents December 2026 Result of Procurement Process January 2026 Contract Start Date April 2026 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065081-2026 | | 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, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Oct 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M32 0TH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Trafford | | Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook | | Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston | | Delivery location | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 70 - Real estate services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 70333000 - Housing services - 85311000 - Social work services with accommodation ## Release History - 10 Jul 2026 at 10:42 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065081-2026 - 10 Jul 2026 at 09:38 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065036-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065081-2026 10th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065036-2026 10th July 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.trafford.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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