--- title: "A Foyer Provision" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d51e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d51e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d51e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d51e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-07-28" --- # A Foyer Provision Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d51e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d51e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d51e.json) ## Summary Manchester City Council has initiated a tender process titled "A Foyer Provision," targeting the social work services with accommodation industry. The council aims to commission a short-term supported accommodation service for young people aged 16-25 who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or transitioning from care. This procurement falls under the services category within the UK region of Manchester, specifically designated UKD33. The procurement method is an open procedure under the light-touch regime, indicating a preference for comprehensive participation. Key dates include the submission deadline for tender documents, which is 24th August 2026 at 11:00 am, and the contract award period ending by 5th November 2026. The contract will commence on 1st February 2027 and is slated to run for a duration of five years. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in social work services with accommodation, particularly those experienced in providing integrated models of supported accommodation. Such businesses should have a robust capacity for offering high-quality accommodation combined with services like education, training, employment support, and health and wellbeing programmes. The procurement is open widely, with the council utilising an e-business portal to manage submissions, making it accessible for businesses interested in expanding their portfolio and expertise in public sector contracts. Organisations focusing on delivering outcomes-focused, strengths-based, and trauma-informed services will find this tender particularly aligned with their core capabilities. ## Notice Manchester City Council is commissioning a short-term supported accommodation service for young people aged 16-25 who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or transitioning from care. For this service Manchester is looking to commission a supported accommodation that is different from other supported accommodation and follows the 'Foyer' model of accommodation. The service will provide an integrated model combining: * Safe, high-quality accommodation * Education, training, and employment support * Personal development and life skills * Health and wellbeing support The overall aim is to enable young people to: * Achieve independence * Secure and sustain appropriate accommodation * Improve their wellbeing * Engage in meaningful education, employment, or training The model must be outcomes-focused, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, with a strong emphasis on early move-on planning and prevention of repeat homelessness. The contract will run from 1 February 2027 for 5 years. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071153-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2032 | | Recurrence | 2031-07-31 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,450,000 | | Lots value | £1,450,000 | | 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 | 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 - 28 Jul 2026 at 10:56 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071153-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071153-2026 28th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - www.the-chest.org.uk The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 24th August 2026, as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. ## Notice URLs - https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=a70f2fba-9989-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True - 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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d51e. 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