Scope
Reference
DN794749
Description
Young People Supporting Living Services, is broken down into 3 separate Lots.
LOT 1:
Young Peoples Accommodation and Support Service
Young people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, face significant barriers to health, education, and long-term stability. This service is commissioned in response to local need and priorities. It forms a key part of our approach to ending youth homelessness in Bury.
Lot 1 - 40units = £1.5 + (Estimated)
LOT 2:
Young Families Accommodation and Support Service
Young families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness face significant barriers to health, education, employment and long-term stability. This service is commissioned in response to local need and priorities. It forms a key part of our approach to ending homelessness for young families in Bury
- Lot 2 - 20units = £750k + (Estimated)
LOT 3:
16 and 17 Year olds Accommodation and Support Service
Bury Council has a duty to accommodate 16 and 17 year olds under section 20 or section 17 of the Children Act 1989.
1.2 A child accommodated under section 20 becomes a 'looked-after' child. The local authority is responsible for them as corporate parent, and has a duty to monitor their health, education and care. Their accommodation must be regulated and registered with Ofsted. These duties and safeguards do not exist for children accommodated under section 17. If a young person is not 'a Child in Need', has been fully advised, and has capacity, they can choose not to be accommodated under section 20 and will be assessed under section 17.
Lot 3 - 9units =£350k - £450k + (Estimated)
Submission Deadline 17th November 12:00 noon
Total value (estimated)
- £2,600,000 excluding VAT
- £3,120,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 February 2029
- Possible extension to 1 February 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
Depending on review.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 70000000 - Real estate services
- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Lot LOT 1. Young Peoples Accommodation and Support Service
Description
Young Peoples Accommodation and Support Service
Young people who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, face significant barriers to health, education, and long-term stability. This service is commissioned in response to local need and priorities. It forms a key part of our approach to ending youth homelessness in Bury.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,500,000 excluding VAT
- £1,800,000 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. LOT 2: Young Families Accommodation and Support Service
Description
Young Families Accommodation and Support Service
Young families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness face significant barriers to health, education, employment and long-term stability. This service is commissioned in response to local need and priorities. It forms a key part of our approach to ending homelessness for young families in Bury
Lot value (estimated)
- £750,000 excluding VAT
- £900,000 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 Lot 3 16 and 17 Year olds Accommodation and Support Service. 16 and 17 Year olds Accommodation and Support Service
Description
Bury Council has a duty to accommodate 16 and 17 year olds under section 20 or section 17 of the Children Act 1989.
1.2 A child accommodated under section 20 becomes a 'looked-after' child. The local authority is responsible for them as corporate parent, and has a duty to monitor their health, education and care. Their accommodation must be regulated and registered with Ofsted. These duties and safeguards do not exist for children accommodated under section 17. If a young person is not 'a Child in Need', has been fully advised, and has capacity, they can choose not to be accommodated under section 20 and will be assessed under section 17.
Lot value (estimated)
- £350,000 excluding VAT
- £420,000 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.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot LOT 1. Young Peoples Accommodation and Support Service
Lot 2. LOT 2: Young Families Accommodation and Support Service
Lot Lot 3 16 and 17 Year olds Accommodation and Support Service. 16 and 17 Year olds Accommodation and Support Service
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
7 November 2025, 3:00pm
Tender submission deadline
17 November 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All documents are accessible via the The Proactis Portal (The CHEST)
Expressions of Interest and access to the document's finish Friday 14th November 2025 @17:00
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
19 January 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 20 October 2029
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Mat | Quality | 100% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
Lot 1 - 40units = £1.52m + (Estimated)
Lot 2 - 20units = £750k + (Estimated)
Lot 3 - 9units =£350k + (Estimated)
Known Risks
While the tender outlines an estimated number of units required in Year One, it is acknowledged that this is a demand-driven service. As such, there are inherent risks associated with fluctuations in demand which may increase or decrease over time. These variations are recognised and will be managed within the parameters of the contract. The Supplier is expected to respond flexibly to evolving requirements and to engage proactively and collaboratively to ensure service continuity and value for money.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Metropolitan borough of Bury
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVT-2483-WWMH
Town Hall, Knowsley Street
Bury
BL9 0SW
United Kingdom
Region: UKD37 - Greater Manchester North East
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government