Planning

Preferred Provider Supported and Independent Living Accommodation Service

  • Manchester City Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-039532

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-055e4e

Published 14 July 2025, 11:30am



Scope

Description

Framework for the provision of 'Preferred Provider' supported and Independent living accommodation for looked after children aged 17 plus.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 5 January 2026 to 4 January 2030
  • 4 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 85300000 - Social work and related services

Contract locations

  • UKD3 - Greater Manchester

Engagement

Engagement deadline

16 July 2025

Engagement process description

Manchester City Council will be holding an in person Provider forum in order to engage with current and prospective providers and discuss the councils requirements. The purpose of the event is to better the council's understanding of the market and how providers can better cater to the needs of looked after children aged 17 and above. Due to capacity requirements, this will be an invite only event.


Participation

Particular suitability

Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)


Procedure

Special regime

Light touch


Contracting authority

Manchester City Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLNV-8798-LDMP

Town Hall Extension

Manchester

M60 2LA

United Kingdom

Region: UKD33 - Manchester

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government