A Foyer Provision

Opportunity overview

Manchester City Council is commissioning a short-term supported accommodation service for young people aged 16-25 who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or transitioning from care. For this service Manchester is looking to commission a supported accommodation that is different from other supported accommodation and follows the 'Foyer' model of accommodation. The service will provide an integrated model combining: • Safe, high-quality accommodation • Education, training, and employment support • Personal development and life skills • Health and wellbeing support The overall aim is to enable young people to: • Achieve independence • Secure and sustain appropriate accommodation • Improve their wellbeing • Engage in meaningful education, employment, or training The model must be outcomes-focused, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, with a strong emphasis on early move-on planning and prevention of repeat homelessness. The contract will run from 1 February 2027 for 5 years.

Contracting authority

Manchester City Council Town Hall Extension, Manchester, M60 2LA, UKD33, United Kingdom Email: procurement@manchester.gov.uk Website: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/

Procedure

Procedure: Open procedure Method: open Legal basis: 2023/54

How to respond

Submissions and documents are handled via: 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 24th August 2026, 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. Please find the link to the chest advert: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=a70f2fba-9989-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

Submission portal

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 24th August 2026, 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. Please find the link to the chest advert: https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=a70f2fba-9989-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True

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