A Bed Every Night Phase 6

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council

Published: Aug 22, 2026

Updated: Aug 22, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the social protection, construction and civil works and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Buildings, Bridges and Housing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.2 million. Proposals must be submitted before October 7, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the social protection sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

A Bed Every Night ABEN has been in operation since October 2018, with the service being recommissioned in each funding round through a competitive process. ABEN provides accommodation for up to 33 people (including one emergency bed) who are sleeping rough, with six spaces assigned for individuals with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). The service delivers support and housing management across three buildings, The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has confirmed its intention to continue funding theses services for a further 3 years. The most recent grant award runs from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029, with the funding amounts confirmed with the main 18-bed building operating as a 24-hour central hub. A Bed Every Night Phase 6 and RSI Outreach and Navigator services Procurement 1.Background 1.1 The Council has been working in partnership with Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) on various projects that support residents who are homeless or at risk of homelessness via existing services: - A Bed Every Night (ABEN) - Rough Sleepers Initiative (RSI) 1.2 The projects in question have all been running concurrently in Oldham for multiple years, further details about the service is set out below. 1.3 The Oldham ABEN has been in operation since October 2018, with the service evolving from a communal night shelter model to a 24-hour self-contained accommodation scheme in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, also increasing in bed spaces in response to demand. 1.4 ABEN is funded via grant from GMCA which is made up of contributions from a range of sources including Public Health, Probation and the Mayor's Fund. Local authorities are also asked to contribute to the scheme locally; in Oldham the Council funds the accommodation leases and most utility costs at the ABEN buildings, less any rebate recouped through Housing Benefit and service charges. 1.5 Oldham's ABEN provision within the GMCA grant agreement consists of 27 (including one emergency bed) main ABEN bedspaces and 6 bedspaces for people with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF). These are based across three buildings held on private sector leases (PSLs) by the Council. The service accommodates between 90-120 people each year, with numbers primarily influenced by the availability of move on accommodation. 1.6 The Council is tendering for the delivery of ABEN support and day-to-day building management.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 080118-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has issued 77 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 28 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Health & Medical, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 080118-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 7, 2026. You have 46 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Social Protection & Welfare sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,217,251 - £1,217,251. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.