Published date: 2 May 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 31 May 2024, 12pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Social work services with accommodation - 85311000

  • Welfare services for children and young people - 85311300

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£64,900,000

Procurement reference

GMCA001-DN658801-49115555

Published date

2 May 2024

Closing date

31 May 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

18 November 2024

Contract end date

27 November 2034

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Competitive dialogue (above threshold)

Tenders are invited from pre-qualified suppliers after discussion of requirements and potential solutions.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes


Description

GMCA and the Local Authorities are now looking for suitably-qualified organisations to operate the Skyline children's homes ("Care Providers"), providing a number of care services to children and young people placed in the homes by the Local Authorities, pursuant to their responsibilities under section 20 of the Children Act 1989 to provide accommodation for children in need of such support.

For more information please visit the chest at:https://www.the-chest.org.uk/


About the buyer

Contact name

Sara Hughes

Address

GMCA Offices
1st Floor, Churchgate House, 56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom

Telephone

+44 7598551693

Email

sara.hughes@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

Website

http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/