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GMCA 1983 - Safe Transitions - Refugee Lodging Scheme

Description: The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) intends to procure the next phase of the Safe Transitions - Refugee Lodging Scheme, designed to prevent homelessness among newly recognised refugees and support long-term independence and integration. Greater Manchester currently accommodates a significant asylum population, with more than 8,500 people living in asylum support accommodation as of June 2025. Following receipt of refugee status, individuals have only 42 days to leave Home Office accommodation and secure alternative housing. Many face barriers including limited knowledge of UK systems and entitlements, restricted access to local authority housing support for non-priority needs, financial constraints, lack of documentation and challenges accessing the private rented sector. The commissioned service will provide a structured, trauma-informed and person-centred temporary lodging pathway through three core areas: Refugee Support: Matching (read more...)

Summary: The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "Safe Transitions - Refugee Lodging Scheme," set to address homelessness among newly recognised refugees. This service falls under the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and is intended to operate within the United Kingdom, specifically in the Greater Manchester area. An initial contract is valued at £77,270, covering the period until March 2027, with possible extensions increasing the total to £294,545.87 by 2029. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with an online pre-market engagement session scheduled for 4th June 2026. The estimated start date for the contract is 14th September 2026.

GMCA 1982 - Safe Transitions - New Community Guidance

Description: The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) intends to commission the Safe Transitions: New Community Guidance Project, designed to improve access to information, strengthen integration outcomes and reduce the risk of homelessness among newly granted refugees and other migrant communities across Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester currently hosts over 8,500 people living in asylum support accommodation (June 2025). Evidence indicates that people with asylum backgrounds are disproportionately represented within homelessness and rough sleeping services, often due to limited understanding of UK systems, fragmented transition support and barriers to accessing housing, welfare and local services. The proposed service will focus on three key areas of delivery. Accessible Guidance Resources Development of accessible, multilingual guidance resources in a range of formats, including written materials and multimedia content, covering rights, entitlements, healthcare, housing, (read more...)

Summary: The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the "GMCA 1982 - Safe Transitions - New Community Guidance" project. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on health and social work services. The project is designed to aid newly granted refugees and other migrant communities in Greater Manchester by improving access to information and integrating these groups into the community more effectively. The address for this process is located at 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, UK, and the estimated contract value is £307,691.66, with a delivery period from 1 October 2026 to 31 March 2029. An online pre-market engagement session is scheduled for 4th June 2026, from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm.

Merchant Acquirer Services

Description: Contract for merchant acquirer services

Summary: Transport for Greater Manchester is planning a procurement process for "Merchant Acquirer Services," scheduled to commence on 1st January 2027 and conclude on 1st January 2032. This opportunity falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on banking and investment services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a pipeline notice initially published on 22nd May 2026. Interested parties should take note of the communication date set for 1st July 2026. The procurement is intended for the Greater Manchester area, with an estimated contract value of £2,000,000. The procurement process follows the guidelines set under UK legislation, with the contracting authority identified as a sub-central government public authority.

Merchant Acquirer Services

Description: Contract for merchant acquirer services

Summary: Transport for Greater Manchester is planning a procurement process for "Merchant Acquirer Services," scheduled to commence on 1st January 2027 and conclude on 1st January 2032. This opportunity falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on banking and investment services. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a pipeline notice initially published on 22nd May 2026. Interested parties should take note of the communication date set for 1st July 2026. The procurement is intended for the Greater Manchester area, with an estimated contract value of £2,000,000. The procurement process follows the guidelines set under UK legislation, with the contracting authority identified as a sub-central government public authority.

Restricted Eligibility Support Service (RESS)

Description: The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is procuring the next phase of the Restricted Eligibility Support Service (RESS), supporting migrants experiencing or at risk of homelessness across Greater Manchester. The service supports delivery of the Greater Manchester Homelessness Prevention Strategy 2021-2026 and aims to improve outcomes for people with restricted eligibility for public funds, including those with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and unresolved immigration status who are disproportionately represented among people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping in Greater Manchester The opportunity will be split into two lots: Lot 1 - Immigration and Legal Advice (Estimated Total value PS649,371.64 Sept 26-Mar 29) Provider(s) will deliver specialist immigration and legal advice and casework to help individuals regularise immigration status, access welfare benefits or asylum support, prevent homelessness, and (read more...)

Summary: The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is undertaking a planning phase for its upcoming procurement of the Restricted Eligibility Support Service (RESS). This initiative, crucial for advancing the Greater Manchester Homelessness Prevention Strategy 2021-2026, aims to support migrants at risk of homelessness. The procurement process, currently at the Planning stage, involves a preliminary market engagement session on 4th June 2026. This service will be divided into two lots: Immigration and Legal Advice and Specialist Floating Support, with a total estimated contract value of approximately £1.6 million. The procurement applies to the region of Greater Manchester and is classified under the Social Work and Related Services category.

NorTMS External Audit Services

Description: The NorTMS Audit is to undertake audits as required of the Northern Transport Modelling System (NorTMS), a Cube-based VDM with a focus on intercity rail in the North of England. These will be required on a call-off basis when a stable model release is available. After each audit the supplier will be expected to provide an audit report with recommendations for areas requiring improvement. This will be subject to a one+one+one year call-off basis. TfN requires a supplier who is an expert CUBE model reviewer with competent Python skills as some elements of NorTMS are coded in Python, and who has not worked with NorTMS or related to any TfN framework directly involved in NorTMS, unless the work that was delivered relates to the audit of NorTMS. The (read more...)

Summary: The procurement process initiated by Transport for the North focuses on acquiring external audit services for the Northern Transport Modelling System (NorTMS). This process, which is currently in the planning phase, involves a market engagement session scheduled for 22 June 2025, conducted online via Microsoft Teams. Interested parties are requested to confirm participation by 19 June. The procurement category for this tender is services, under the CPV codes for technical analysis and auditing services, with a budgeted gross value of £360,000. The contracting period is set to begin on 1 April 2027 and can extend until 31 March 2030, suggesting significant potential for long-term collaboration.

Access for All -Tranche 5 (AfA T5)

Description: TfGM is looking to establish a contract via the Competitive Flexible Procedure, for the refresh of optioneering (ES3 Option Selection Reports) and completion of outline design (ES4 Form A) - referred to as 'Stage 1' and the completion of detailed design (ES5 Form B) and further, construction (ES6-8) - referred to as "Stage Two" of rail station enhancement projects. These stations will be funded under the Department for Transport's (DfT) and "City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements (CRSTS)". The project involves up to three Access for All solutions for stations within Greater Manchester: Broadbottom, Hall 'ith Wood and Moorside (called AfA T5). The AfA T5 Projects at Hall'ith Wood, Broadbottom and Moorside comprise of a combination of new wayfinding, lifts, footbridges and ramp improvements to ensure step free access (read more...)

Summary: Transport for Greater Manchester has initiated an active tender process titled "Access for All - Tranche 5" (AfA T5), focused on enhancing rail station access across Greater Manchester. This project targets the improvement of stations, including Broadbottom, Hall 'ith Wood, and Moorside, funded by the Department for Transport and the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements. The competitive flexible procedure is utilised via an open method, encompassing two stages: the refresh of optioneering and outline design, followed by detailed design and construction. Prospective bidders should note the enquiry period ending on 5th August 2026, the tender period closing on 19th August 2026, and the award period concluding by 2nd November 2026. The contract work is anticipated to commence on 13th November 2026 and conclude by 12th November 2029, with a project value ranging between £18.5 to £22.2 million GBP.

Terra Nova Bulk Construction Materials - Bricks, Blocks and Timber

Description: Supply of bulk building materials, for use in the construction of domestic new build schemes of c.20-100 dwellings. To include: bricks, concrete blocks, first and second fix timber.

Summary: The procurement process for "Terra Nova Bulk Construction Materials - Bricks, Blocks and Timber" is currently in the planning stage, initiated by Great Places Housing Group Limited, a public authority in the sub-central government sector. Located in Manchester, this tender focuses on the supply of bulk building materials, including bricks, concrete blocks, and various timber products, intended for the construction of domestic new build schemes comprising approximately 20 to 100 dwellings. The procurement, with a gross value of £15,000,000, is set to commence on 15 October 2026 and conclude on 14 October 2034. Businesses should note that this is being conducted under a framework agreement, with the next notice scheduled for 7 August 2026, covering regions in the United Kingdom such as UKD and UKE3.

Innovation Chain North

Description: Innovation Chain North (ICN) consecutive framework. The framework may include lots for main contractors, contractors to support modular build and associated professional services.

Summary: The planned procurement process for the "Innovation Chain North" project is spearheaded by Great Places Housing Group Limited, functioning as a sub-central public authority in Manchester, UK. This procurement is in the planning stage as of 21st May 2026, with the framework intended for main contractors, modular build supporters, and associated professional services within the construction industry. Offering a substantial budget estimated at £1,250,000,000, the contract spans from 1st August 2028 to 31st July 2036. Key dates to note include the anticipated future notice release on 4th October 2027. This procurement initiative is expected to establish a framework agreement, making it an attractive prospect for interested parties.

Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors within the LGBTQ+ Community

Description: The primary purpose of the service is to deliver safe accommodation victims and to survivors of DV&A from the LGBT community. It is essential that support within this provision is tailored to the specific circumstances of each household, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach

Summary: Manchester City Council is currently overseeing an active tender phase for the provision of "Safe Accommodation Provision for Victims and Survivors within the LGBTQ+ Community." This opportunity falls within the services category, specifically targeting social work services with accommodation. The procurement process is open, with the deadline for tender submissions set at 1pm on 16th June 2026. The service will be delivered in Manchester, and its contract period is from 1st October 2026 to 30th September 2028, with a possibility of renewal until 2030. The procurement process is regulated under UK legislation 2023/54 and follows the GPA agreement. The total value of the procurement is estimated at £539,136 gross, with a planned investment of £449,280.