Scope
Reference
741
Description
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG), Manchester's largest social housing provider manages 14,000 properties and plans to build 1,100 more in five years.
The UK is transitioning from analogue PSTN to digital services by January 2027, impacting systems such as telecare, warden call, alarms, door entry, CCTV, and payment terminals. Government guidance prioritises safeguarding telecare users during this switchover.
WCHG seeks support to manage implications for its Extra Care portfolio, starting with Village 135 (135 apartments with 24/7 care). The project will be split into two Lots:
Lot 1: Specialist consultancy for strategic advice, technical assessments, and migration planning.
Lot 2: Practical delivery, including supply, installation, and commissioning of digital solutions.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 1 March 2026
- 1 month
Main procurement category
Services
Additional procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45232332 - Ancillary works for telecommunications
- 45314000 - Installation of telecommunications equipment
- 71316000 - Telecommunication consultancy services
- 50300000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to personal computers, office equipment, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment
Engagement
Engagement deadline
18 December 2025
Engagement process description
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG), Manchester's largest social housing provider, manages 14,000 properties and plans to build 1,100 more in five years. The UK is transitioning from analogue PSTN to digital services by January 2027, impacting systems such as telecare, warden call, alarms, door entry, CCTV, and payment terminals. Government guidance prioritises safeguarding telecare users during this switchover.
WCHG seeks support to manage implications for its Extra Care portfolio, starting with Village 135 (135 apartments with 24/7 care). The project will be split into two Lots:
Lot 1: Specialist consultancy for strategic advice, technical assessments, and migration planning.
Lot 2: Practical delivery, including supply, installation, and commissioning of digital solutions.
Contracting authority
Wythenshawe Community Housing Group (WCHG)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHPP-3148-QWPQ
8 Poundswick Ln, Wythenshawe
Manchester
M22 9TA
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mr Franz Sagun
Telephone: +44 3001110000
Email: franzdaniel.sagun@wchg.org.uk
Website: https://www.wchg.org.uk/
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government