--- title: "ABEN Manchester" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cb5f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cb5f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cb5f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cb5f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-14" --- # ABEN Manchester Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cb5f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06cb5f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06cb5f.json) ## Summary Manchester City Council is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the 'A Bed Every Night' (ABEN) programme, which aims to deliver accommodation and support to individuals at risk of rough sleeping in Manchester. This initiative requires the provision of 168 accommodation units in the city, with the contracting process being prepared for the financial years 2027/28 and 2028/29. A market engagement event is scheduled to take place on 23rd July 2026 from 2pm to 3:30pm at The Friends Meeting House in Manchester. The engagement will provide an opportunity for potential providers to gain insights into the upcoming reprocurement of ABEN services, valued at approximately £10.52 million gross. The procurement belongs to the services category, and providers interested in participating can reach out via the provided contact information. This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in social work services with accommodation. Companies specialising in providing support for vulnerable populations will find this tender particularly attractive, given the specific needs of the ABEN programme. The procurement process is designed to assess the provider market, enabling businesses with the necessary expertise and resources to secure long-term contracts. The planned services will be essential in addressing homelessness challenges faced by the city, thereby providing a platform for firms to demonstrate their capability and commitment to social responsibility. The openness of the market engagement indicates that Manchester City Council seeks innovative solutions, potentially leading to business expansion and greater impact in the social services sector. ## Notice A Bed Every Night (ABEN) is a Greater Manchester wide programme providing accommodation and support for people who are sleeping rough or who are at immediate risk of rough sleeping. Manchester is required to deliver at least 168 units of accommodation with support in the city as part of the ABEN programme. We intend to test the provider market and reprocure ABEN services in Manchester to put new contracts in place for the financial years 2027/28 and 2028/28, with new 2-year contracts commencing in April 2027. ### Planning Information 'A Bed Every Night' (ABEN) Services Market Engagement Manchester City Council is seeking to engage with existing and potential providers of 'A Bed Every Night' (ABEN) services in Manchester. ABEN provides support in an accommodation-based setting for people who are sleeping rough, or at risk of sleeping rough in Manchester. Following on from previous co-production workshop we are now holding a market engagement event to set out our plans for retendering the contracts for ABEN services. The event will be held at: The Friends Meeting House 6 Mount Street Manchester M2 5NS 2pm-3:30pm, Thursday 23rd July 2026. All are welcome to attend. If you would like to express an interest or need any further information, please email Sean Bleasdale at sean.bleasdale@manchester.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066462-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 23 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £8,762,552 | | 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 | 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 - 14 Jul 2026 at 16:04 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066462-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066462-2026 14th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.manchester.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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