Scope
Reference
P-0819
Description
Young People aged 18-25 years old who need resettlement support as part of a move on from supported or temporary accommodation to independent living. Includes young people in their own homes who face a significant risk of tenancy failure without appropriate support.
Lot 1 Young Persons Floating Support & Resettlement
Lot 2 Young Persons LGBTQ+ Floating Support & Resettlement
"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 "
Total value (estimated)
- £1,167,800 excluding VAT
- £1,401,360 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The contract can be extended for 2 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKD33 - Manchester
Lot 1. YP Floating Support & Resettlement
Description
Young People aged 18-25 years old who need resettlement support as part of a move on from supported or temporary accommodation to independent living. Includes young people in their own homes who face a significant risk of tenancy failure without appropriate support.
Lot value (estimated)
- £825,000 excluding VAT
- £990,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Young Persons LGBTQ+ Floating Support & Resettlement
Description
LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 who require tailored resettlement and floating support. This includes those moving on from supported or temporary accommodation into independent living, as well as LGBTQ+ young people living in the community who may be at heightened risk of homelessness due to domestic abuse, relationship breakdown or lack of appropriate support.
Lot value (estimated)
- £342,800 excluding VAT
- £411,360 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot 1. YP Floating Support & Resettlement
Lot 2. Young Persons LGBTQ+ Floating Support & Resettlement
See tender documents
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot 1. YP Floating Support & Resettlement
Lot 2. Young Persons LGBTQ+ Floating Support & Resettlement
See tender documents
Particular suitability
Lot 1. YP Floating Support & Resettlement
Lot 2. Young Persons LGBTQ+ Floating Support & Resettlement
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
29 October 2025, 11:00am
Tender submission deadline
5 November 2025, 11:00am
Submission address and any special instructions
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 5 November 2025 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.
The link to the chest can be found here.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 January 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 45% |
| Price | Price | 25% |
| Social Value | Quality | 20% |
| Environment | Quality | 10% |
Other information
Applicable trade agreements
- Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
Manchester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLNV-8798-LDMP
Town Hall Extension
Manchester
M60 2LA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@manchester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.manchester.gov.uk
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government