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title: "Commissioned Homelessness Services Adults"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c868"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "TRAFFORD COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# Commissioned Homelessness Services Adults

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c868

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## Summary

Trafford Council, a public authority in Manchester, UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Commissioned Homelessness Services Adults". This initiative is focused on housing and social work services for adults who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The Council is conducting a soft market testing exercise to gather insights from interested organisations, with a deadline for questionnaire submissions set for 3rd August 2026. The procurement process will progress to tender by October 2026, with the contract anticipated to start on 1st April 2027. This planning update emphasises that participation in the market test does not guarantee any advantage in the official procurement process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in housing services and social work, particularly those capable of providing accommodation-based support for adults with low to medium support needs. The contract is open to SMEs and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs), offering a valuable chance for these entities to grow and showcase their expertise in creating sustainable independent living solutions. Businesses with experience in managing housing service access through comprehensive referral systems may find this tender especially pertinent to expand their operations and impact.

## Notice

Trafford Council is undertaking a soft market testing exercise in relation to its commissioned homeless supported accommodation for adults. The Council currently commissions short stay accommodation-based services for people aged 18 and above who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and who require varying levels of housing related support to achieve and sustain independent living. Existing services accommodate individuals with low to medium support needs and typically provide accommodation for up to two years, with a strong emphasis on progression, independence and planned move on into longer term housing options. Access to services is managed through the Housing Options Service Trafford acting as a single point of access, ensuring referrals are assessed, prioritised and allocated appropriately across available provision.

### 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 up to 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 January 2027
Result of Procurement Process February 2027
Contract Start Date April 2027

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065121-2026 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 70 - Real estate services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 70333000 - Housing services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 11:23 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065121-2026
- 10 Jul 2026 at 11:07 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065106-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065121-2026
  10th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065106-2026
  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/

## Provenance

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