GMCA 1386 - Greater Manchester Housing First and Rough Sleepers Accommodation Programme
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The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed its procurement process for the 'Greater Manchester Housing First and Rough Sleepers Accommodation Programme.' This initiative falls within the industry category of Health and Social Work Services and aims to provide housing for individuals with complex needs who have faced prolonged homelessness. With a total contract value of £12,806,000, the programme will operate across Greater Manchester for a contract period from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2029.
The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The open tender period concluded on 28 March 2025, with the official award being published on 2 July 2025. This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the health and social care sectors, as well as organisations experienced in social housing and support services.
SMEs and VCSEs were particularly encouraged to participate, highlighting potential growth opportunities for smaller and community-focused enterprises. The partnership with Great Places Housing Association, as the listed supplier, underscores the potential for collaboration with large-scale housing providers. Businesses equipped to deliver comprehensive support services tailored to individuals with challenging backgrounds will find this programme an ideal platform to expand their service scope and impact in the community.
In 2019 the Ministry of Housing Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) commissioned programme of three pilots with Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Liverpool City Region and West Midlands Combined to pilot the large-scale delivery of Housing First in England. The service is for people who have multiple and complex needs who have experienced long term recurrent periods of homelessness and exclusion from services leading to them having difficulties in finding and sustaining suitable accommodation. The pilot has now been delivered for 6 years supporting 568 people to date across the 10 Greater Manchester Local Authorities.
GMCA were successful in competitive bidding processes to secure Rough Sleeper Accommodation Programme (RSAP) properties across Greater Manchester, there will be a maximum of 58 properties in this contract. This tender is to procure a Housing First and RSAP services for a further 12 months (with option to extend for a further 3x12 months) to continue to support those individuals on the programmes including housing those that are yet to secure a permanent offer of accommodation. Further details can be found in the tender pack uploaded on The Chest.
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The contract period is four years.
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