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Provision of A Bed Every Night (ABEN) Manchester

Manchester City Council · Local authority

In brief

Manchester City Council is looking for suppliers for care work (North West).

The estimated value is £8,762,552 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 2 years, up to 4 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at 11am, Friday 2 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 11am, Thursday 17 September 2026
Bids by: 11am, Friday 2 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 45% · Price 25% · Social Value 20% · Environment 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 42 awards in the last 12 months).

Tender documents

Tender documents

The buyer expects to buy this again around September 2031.

What the notice says

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. Manchester City Council is seeking providers to deliver A Bed Every Night (ABEN) Supported Accommodation Services for adults aged 18 and over who are sleeping rough, have recently slept rough, or are at imminent risk of rough sleeping. The services will provide safe, short-term accommodation alongside tailored support to help individuals address support needs, improve health and wellbeing, maximise independence, and progress towards sustainable move-on accommodation. The procurement forms part of Manchester's wider homelessness and rough sleeping response. The requirement is divided into the following lots: Lot 1: ABEN Core Accommodation and Support Services Supported accommodation and support services for adults who are sleeping rough or at immediate risk of rough sleeping. Lot 2: Women's ABEN Supported Accommodation Services Accommodation and support provision specifically designed to meet the needs of women experiencing, or at risk of, rough sleeping. Lot 3: LGBTQ+ ABEN Supported Accommodation Services Specialist accommodation and support services for LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing, or at risk of, rough sleeping. Lot 4: No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) / Restricted Eligibility ABEN Supported Accommodation Services Specialist accommodation and support services for individuals with restricted eligibility for public funds or housing assistance.

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 2 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £8,762,552 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Is one of the 4 lots a good fit?You can usually bid for one lot without bidding for the others.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

How to bid

Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Send clarification questions before 11am, Thursday 17 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 11am, Friday 2 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Lots

Lot	Trade	Value
ABEN Core Accommodation and Support Services Supported accommodation and support services for adults who are sleeping rough or at immediate risk of rough sleeping. 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 What this lot covers A Bed Every Night Core Accommodation and Support Services Supported accommodation and support services for adults who are sleeping rough or at immediate risk of rough sleeping.	Social and domiciliary care	£7,745,088
Women's ABEN Supported Accommodation Services Accommodation and support provision specifically designed to meet the needs of women experiencing, or at risk of, rough sleeping. 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 What this lot covers Women's A Bed Every Night Supported Accommodation Services Accommodation and support provision specifically designed to meet the needs of women experiencing, or at risk of, rough sleeping.	Social and domiciliary care	£1,809,600
LGBTQ+ ABEN Supported Accommodation Services Specialist accommodation and support services for LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing, or at risk of, rough sleeping. 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 What this lot covers LGBTQ+ A Bed Every Night Supported Accommodation Services Specialist accommodation and support services for LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing, or at risk of, rough sleeping.	Social and domiciliary care	£576,000
No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) / Restricted Eligibility ABEN Supported Accommodation Services Specialist accommodation and support services for individuals with restricted eligibility for public funds or housing assistance. 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2029 What this lot covers A Bed Every Night No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) / Restricted Eligibility ABEN Supported Accommodation Services Specialist accommodation and support services for individuals with restricted eligibility for public funds or housing assistance.	Social and domiciliary care	£2,171,520

Timeline

14 July 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 066462-2026
3 September 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 083666-2026

About the buyer

Manchester City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for care

Great Places Housing Group Limited2 contracts
Specialist Care Team Limited2 contracts
Age Concern Manchester (t/a Age UK Manchester)1 contract
Be Caring Ltd1 contract
Bha for Equality1 contract

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From notice 066462-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 14 July 2026, last updated 3 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.