Scope
Reference
GMCA 1623
Description
The GMCA will be looking to reprocure The Greater Manchester young persons Homelessness prevention service. The Greater Manchester (GM) Young Persons Homelessness Prevention Service is a flexible, person-centred service designed to
prevent homelessness for young people between the ages of 18-25. This service builds on the learning of the Young Persons Homelessness Prevention Pathfinder service which had previously been commissioned to provide homelessness prevention support for young people across GM between 2022 - 2026. The new service model is expected to be outcomes based, evidence-informed, and highly personalised, enabling more flexible and
responsive primary prevention focused support for young people at risk of homelessness.
It will intervene for individuals who are at risk of their first instance of homelessness in the next 6 months at point of access and who are lacking the support that would enable them to prevent their situation worsening. The service also aligns heavily to priorities included as part of the Greater Manchester Strategy 2025 - 2035, working towards ensuring healthy homes for all and everyday support in every neighbourhood.
Total value (estimated)
- £6,539,222.46 excluding VAT
- £7,847,066.95 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027
- Possible extension to 31 March 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
16 November 2025
Engagement process description
The purpose of this Market Engagement Event on 7th November 2025 9.30 -10.30, is a soft market testing exercise. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) are looking to fully understand the market landscape with regards to the delivery of the 'Young Persons Homelessness Prevention Service'.
The aim of the 'Young Persons Homelessness Prevention Service' is to provide a flexible, person-centred support service for young people between the ages of 18 - 25 who are at risk of a first instance of homelessness within the next 6 months.
This event will give providers with skills and experience in delivering homelessness prevention focused support the opportunity to hear more about the outline of plans for the Young Persons Homelessness Prevention Service and to feedback on the information shared in the session. There will be details shared in relation to the anticipated procurement process for the service in this event. All information provided within the event is subject to change.
***The Market engagement session will be advertised on The Chest and registration will take place via the messaging section - Deadline for all attendee to register will be Wednesday 5th November 2025****
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
17 November 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBN-3793-LCTQ
56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government