Procurement Summary
Country: United Kingdom
Summary: Gmca 1769: Regional Care Cooperative Supported Accommodation
Deadline: 19 May 2026
Posting Date: 15 Apr 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 139538945
Document Ref. No.: DN812920
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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Tender Details
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority Regional Care Cooperative (RCC) is developing a new, region wide approach to supported accommodation for children transitioning out of care aged 16 - 17 and care experienced young people. The RCC has been established to strengthen sufficiency, improve outcomes and develop a more ethical and purpose driven care market across the region. Ensuring young people leaving care have safe and supported environments as they prepare for adulthood.
The supported accommodation market is comprised of a range of providers and commissioning arrangements, and service delivery approaches vary across localities. Engagement with young people and sector stakeholders, alongside data analysis and market insight, indicates that experiences of support and placement stability can be inconsistent and that young people often face challenges when moving into adulthood. The RCC has identified a benefit in a regionally coordinated approach that enables innovation in the sector to design a new supported accommodation and settling in model.
This procurement forms part of the RCC-s wider programme of work to support market sustainability and capacity, strengthen regional planning, and increase the availability of provision that meets current needs and outcomes for young people.
The RCC intends to establish a multi provider open framework through a Competitive Flexible Procedure. The approach to commissioning and procurement designed thus far aims...
Region(s) of supply :United Kingdom
Estimated value :N/A
Publication Date :14/04/2026
Categories :321100 - Social Community Care Supplies & Services - Children
Last Date of Submission : 19/05/2026 23:30:00
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Tender Notice