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# GMCA 1983 Safe Transitions - Refugee Lodging Scheme

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/gmca-1983-safe-transitions-refugee-lodging-scheme-ocds-h6vhtk-06a243). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** Greater Manchester Combined Authority: "GMCA 1983 Safe Transitions - Refugee Lodging Scheme". Published status: complete. Published Value: £294,546. 1 published lot. Recorded submission deadline: 21 Jul 2026, 12:00 BST. Published submission portal: www.the-chest.org.uk.

## Key Information
- **Status:** COMPLETE (the published submission deadline has passed)
- **Buyer:** [Greater Manchester Combined Authority](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/greater-manchester-combined-authority-ons-e47000001)
- **Published Value:** £294,546 (GBP)
- **Submission Deadline:** 21 July 2026 at 12:00 BST
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Open procedure
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Health and social work services
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Awarded Value:** £281,273 (exc. VAT, 1 award)
- **Official Documents:** 5 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/gmca-1983-safe-transitions-refugee-lodging-scheme-ocds-h6vhtk-06a243#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-06a243`

## Before you bid
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- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/gmca-1983-safe-transitions-refugee-lodging-scheme-ocds-h6vhtk-06a243#tl-md)

## Submission
- **Submission Platform:** [the-chest.org.uk](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.the-chest.org.uk%2F)
- **How to bid:** https://tenderline.uk/tenders/gmca-1983-safe-transitions-refugee-lodging-scheme-ocds-h6vhtk-06a243#participate

## Description
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) intends to procure the next phase of the Safe Transitions - Refugee Lodging Scheme, designed to prevent homelessness among newly recognised refugees and support long-term independence and integration.
Greater Manchester currently accommodates a significant asylum population, with more than 8,500 people living in asylum support accommodation as of June 2025. Following receipt of refugee status, individuals have only 42 days to leave Home Office accommodation and secure alternative housing. Many face barriers including limited knowledge of UK systems and entitlements, restricted access to local authority housing support for non-priority needs, financial constraints, lack of documentation and challenges accessing the private rented sector.
The commissioned service will provide a structured, trauma-informed and person-centred temporary lodging pathway through three core areas:
Refugee Support: Matching refugees with resident landlord placements and providing wraparound support to access housing, benefits, employment, education, English language provision, healthcare and community networks, alongside preparation and move-on into longer-term accommodation.
Resident Landlord Recruitment and Support: Recruiting and supporting resident landlords through targeted engagement, guidance, dispute resolution, financial administration (where applicable) and responsive helpline support, including out-of-hours assistance.
Partnership Development: Strengthening collaboration with local authorities, voluntary and community organisations, and education or training providers to improve support pathways and sustainable move-on options.
The service aims to reduce homelessness and pressure on local services while improving integration, independence and coordinated multi-agency support for refugees across Greater Manchester.
The initial contract value is £77,270 to March 2027, with potential extension to March 2028 until March 2029, bringing the maximum total value to £294,545.87. Estimated Contract commencement date 14 September 2026.

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** complete
- **CPV codes:** 85000000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB
- **Estimated Value:** £294,546

- **Contract Period:** 13/09/2026 to 31/03/2027
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Awards & Winning Suppliers (1)
- **Award:** GMCA1983 Safe Transitions - Refugee Lodging Scheme (pending)
  - Award id: `1`
  - Supplier(s): **GREATER TOGETHER MANCHESTER**
  - Supplier identifiers: `GB-FTS-157906`
  - Value: £281,273 (exc. VAT)
  - Date: 20/08/2026

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F059245-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-08-21T12:59:12.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-23T00:04:18.606Z
- **Machine API:** https://tenderline.uk/api/public/tenders/ocds-h6vhtk-06a243