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GMCA 693 Project Skyline: Greater Manchester Shared Children’s Residential Care Services

Greater Manchester Combined Authority · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:15.

Opportunity overview

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.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Barnardo's

Matched by exact name
Contract value
£30.2m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
25 Mar 2025
Award ID
016263-2025-GMCA 693-1
Status
active
Location
Essex, UK, IG6 1QG, United Kingdom

Social Care Services Ltd

Match pending…
Contract value
£13.6m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
25 Mar 2025
Award ID
016263-2025-GMCA 693-2
Status
active
Location
Stockport, UK, SK44AG, United Kingdom

Social Care Services Ltd

Match pending…
Contract value
£23.9m
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
25 Mar 2025
Award ID
016263-2025-GMCA 693-3
Status
active
Location
Stockport, UK, SK44AG, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV85311300 — Welfare services for children and young people
  • CPVS85311300-EA02 — For children

Lots

  • Complex Care Mental Health Support HomesValue not stated
  • Residential Homes supporting younger children with a view to transitioning them back to foster careValue not stated
  • Residential Homes supporting older teenagers; Residential Homes supporting children / young people at risk of sexual exploitation (CSE); Residential Homes supporting children / young people at risk of criminal exploitation (CCE)Value not stated
  • Lot 2 - Residential Homes supporting younger children with a view to transitioning them back to foster careValue not stated
  • Lot 3 – All of: (i) Residential Homes supporting older teenagers (ii) Residential Homes supporting children / young people at risk of sexual exploitation (CSE) (iii) Residential Homes supporting children / young people at risk of criminal exploitation (CCE)Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
DN658801
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
selective
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Competitive dialogue

Covered By

GPA

Amendments

Entry 1
Id
1

Unstructured Changes

Entry 1

Where

Section
11.1.3

New Value

Text
Services Framework Agreements

Old Value

Text
Services
Entry 2

Where

Section
1.2

New Value

Text
These framework agreements are being procured by Greater Manchester Combined Authority and behalf of each of the 10 Local Authorities in Greater Manchester, namely 1) Bury Metropolitan Borough Council Town Hall Knowsley Street Bury BL9 0SW 2) Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council Tameside One Market Place Ashton Under Lyne OL6 6BH 3)Rochdale Borough Council Smith Street Rochdale OL16 1XU 4)Stockport Council, Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK1 3XE 5) Manchester City Council, Town Hall Extension, Albert Square, Manchester M60 2LA 6) Wigan Council, Town Hall, Library Street, Wigan WN1 1YN 7) Trafford Council, Town Hall Talbot Road, Stretford M32 0TH 8) Salford City Council, Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton, Salford M27 5Aw 9) Bolton Council, Town Hall, Victoria Square, Bolton BL1 1RU 10)Oldham Council, Level 3, Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UL

Old Value

Text
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
Entry 3
Related Lot
1

Where

Section
II.2.7

New Value

Text
The Contract is for a 10 year/120 month period with an optional break clause (exercisable only by the contracting authority) after 7 years/84 months The long-term nature of the contract is necessary as it will allow GMCA to recoup the capital investment it is making into the care home properties over a suitable investment timeframe. In addition, by taking this approach providers will benefit from long-term revenue certainty which will reduce risk and support providers in securing appropriate staffing levels

Old Value

Text
The requirement to renew this contract after the initial 10 year period will be decided in consultation with all parties nearer the end of the contract
Entry 4
Related Lot
2

Where

Section
11.2.7

New Value

Text
The Contract is for a 10 year/120 month period with an optional break clause (exercisable only by the contracting authority) after 7 years/84 months The long-term nature of the contract is necessary as it will allow GMCA to recoup the capital investment it is making into the care home properties over a suitable investment timeframe. In addition, by taking this approach providers will benefit from long-term revenue certainty which will reduce risk and support providers in securing appropriate staffing levels

Old Value

Text
The requirement to renew this contract after the initial 10 year period will be decided in consultation with all parties nearer the end of the contract
Entry 5
Related Lot
3

Where

Section
11.2.7

New Value

Text
The Contract is for a 10 year/120 month period with an optional break clause (exercisable only by the contracting authority) after 7 years/84 months The long-term nature of the contract is necessary as it will allow GMCA to recoup the capital investment it is making into the care home properties over a suitable investment timeframe. In addition, by taking this approach providers will benefit from long-term revenue certainty which will reduce risk and support providers in securing appropriate staffing levels

Old Value

Text
The requirement to renew this contract after the initial 10 year period will be decided in consultation with all parties nearer the end of the contract
Entry 6
Related Lot
1

Where

Section
11.2.10

New Value

Text
No variant bids accepted

Old Value

Text
Variant Bids Accepted
Entry 7
Related Lot
2

Where

Section
11.2.10

New Value

Text
No variant bids accepted

Old Value

Text
Variant bids accepted
Entry 8
Related Lot
3

Where

Section
11.2.10

New Value

Text
No variant bids accepted

Old Value

Text
Variant bids accepted
Entry 9

Where

Label
Internet addresses
Section
1.1

New Value

Old Value

Entry 10
Related Lot
1

Where

Section
11.2.4

New Value

Text
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. Total estimated value for Lot 1 - Complex Care Mental Health Support Homes =24.4m

Old Value

Text
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.
Entry 11
Related Lot
2

Where

Section
11.2.4

New Value

Text
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. Total estimated value for Lot 2 - Residential Homes supporting younger children with a view to transitioning them back to foster care = £15.2m

Old Value

Text
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.
Entry 12
Related Lot
3

Where

Section
11.2.4

New Value

Text
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. Total estimated value for Lot 3 – All of: (i) Residential Homes supporting older teenagers (ii) Residential Homes supporting children / young people at risk of sexual exploitation (CSE) (iii) Residential Homes supporting children / young people at risk of criminal exploitation (CCE).= £25.3m

Old Value

Text
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.
Entry 13

Where

Section
11.1.6

New Value

Text
Procurement of the care services will be divided into three lots, • Lot 1 - Complex Care Mental Health Support Homes • Lot 2 - Residential Homes supporting younger children with a view to transitioning them back to foster care • Lot 3 – All of: (i) Residential Homes supporting older teenagers (ii) Residential Homes supporting children / young people at risk of sexual exploitation (CSE) (iii) Residential Homes supporting children / young people at risk of criminal exploitation (CCE). The Contracting Authority intends to appoint a single provider to each lot. Documents can be obtained via the Chest procurement portal Further detail about the different cohorts can be found in the draft Specification attached to the procurement docs

Old Value

Text
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots: Procurement of the care services will be divided into three lots, in line with the cohorts identified in paragraph 4.2 above, namely: • Lot 1 - Complex Care Mental Health Support Homes • Lot 2 - Residential Homes supporting younger children with a view to transitioning them back to foster care • Lot 3 – All of: (i) Residential Homes supporting older teenagers (ii) Residential Homes supporting children / young people at risk of sexual exploitation (CSE) (iii) Residential Homes supporting children / young people at risk of criminal exploitation (CCE). Documents can be obtained via the Chest procurement portal Further detail about the different cohorts can be found in the draft Specification attached to the procurement docs

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Award Criteria Details
Procurement of the care services will be divided into three lots, in line with the cohorts identified in paragraph 4.2 above, namely: • Lot 1 - Complex Care Mental Health Support Homes • Lot 2 - Residential Homes supporting younger children with a view to transitioning them back to foster care • Lot 3 – All of: (i) Residential Homes supporting older teenagers (ii) Residential Homes supporting children / young people at risk of sexual exploitation (CSE) (iii) Residential Homes supporting children / young people at risk of criminal exploitation (CCE). Documents can be obtained via the Chest procurement portal Further detail about the different cohorts can be found in the draft Specification attached to the procurement docs
Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
3
Maximum Lots Awarded Per Supplier
3

Tender Period

Ends
31 May 2024, 12:00

Classification

Id
85311300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Welfare services for children and young people

Submission terms

Languages

en

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Complex Care Mental Health Support Homes
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
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.

Renewal

Description
The Contract is for a 10 year/120 month period with a break clause built in after 7 years/84 months there is option to extend for a further 36 month The requirement to renew this contract after the initial 10 year period will be decided upon consultation with all parties nearer the end of the contract

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Involving Young People in Their Care
Type
quality
Description
6%
Criterion 2
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
12%
Criterion 3
Name
Partnership Working in Greater Manchester
Type
quality
Description
5.4%
Criterion 4
Name
Safeguarding- Including Assessing and Managing Risks
Type
quality
Description
15%
Criterion 5
Name
Supporting Transitions / Journey Towards Independence
Type
quality
Description
5.4%
Criterion 6
Name
Outcomes
Type
quality
Description
6%
Criterion 7
Name
Mobilisation Plan and Gantt Chart
Type
quality
Description
9%
Criterion 8
Name
Information Governance and Cyber Security
Type
quality
Description
1.2%
Criterion 9
Type
price
Description
30%

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 2
Id
lot2
Title
Lot 2 - Residential Homes supporting younger children with a view to transitioning them back to foster care
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
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.

Renewal

Description
The Contract is for a 10 year/120 month period with a break clause built in after 7 years/84 months there is option to extend for a further 36 month The requirement to renew this contract after the initial 10 year period will be decided upon consultation with all parties nearer the end of the contract

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 3
Id
lot3
Title
Lot 3 – All of: (i) Residential Homes supporting older teenagers (ii) Residential Homes supporting children / young people at risk of sexual exploitation (CSE) (iii) Residential Homes supporting children / young people at risk of criminal exploitation (CCE)
Status
active
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
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.

Renewal

Description
The Contract is for a 10 year/120 month period with a break clause built in after 7 years/84 months there is option to extend for a further 36 month The requirement to renew this contract after the initial 10 year period will be decided upon consultation with all parties nearer the end of the contract

Contract period

Duration In Days
3,600

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed
Entry 4
Id
2
Title
Residential Homes supporting younger children with a view to transitioning them back to foster care
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
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.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Involving Young People in Their Care
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 2
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 3
Name
Partnership Working in Greater Manchester
Type
quality
Description
4.5%
Criterion 4
Name
Safeguarding- Including Assessing and Managing Risks
Type
quality
Description
12.5%
Criterion 5
Name
Supporting Transitions / Journey Towards Independence
Type
quality
Description
4.5%
Criterion 6
Name
Outcomes
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 7
Name
Mobilisation Plan and Gantt Chart
Type
quality
Description
7.5%
Criterion 8
Name
Information Governance and Cyber Security
Type
quality
Description
1%
Criterion 9
Type
price
Description
40%
Entry 5
Id
3
Title
Residential Homes supporting older teenagers; Residential Homes supporting children / young people at risk of sexual exploitation (CSE); Residential Homes supporting children / young people at risk of criminal exploitation (CCE)
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
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.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Involving Young People in Their Care
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 2
Name
Quality
Type
quality
Description
10%
Criterion 3
Name
Partnership Working in Greater Manchester
Type
quality
Description
4.5%
Criterion 4
Name
Safeguarding- Including Assessing and Managing Risks
Type
quality
Description
12.5%
Criterion 5
Name
Supporting Transitions / Journey Towards Independence
Type
quality
Description
4.5%
Criterion 6
Name
Outcomes
Type
quality
Description
5%
Criterion 7
Name
Mobilisation Plan and Gantt Chart
Type
quality
Description
7.5%
Criterion 8
Name
Information Governance and Cyber Security
Type
quality
Description
1%
Criterion 9
Type
price
Description
40%

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK
Entry 2
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85311300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Welfare services for children and young people
Item 2
Id
lot2
Related Lot
lot2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85311300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Welfare services for children and young people
Entry 2
Id
85311300-EA02
Scheme
CPVS
Description
For children
Item 3
Id
lot3
Related Lot
lot3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85311300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Welfare services for children and young people
Entry 2
Id
85311300-EA02
Scheme
CPVS
Description
For children
Item 4
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85311300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Welfare services for children and young people
Item 5
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UK

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
85311300
Scheme
CPV
Description
Welfare services for children and young people

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-14844
Name
Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Manchester
Postal Code
M1 6EU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
GMCA Offices, 1st Floor, Churchgate House, 56 Oxford Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Contact

Name
Ms Drita Bamkallari
Telephone
+44 1234
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-1819
Name
Royal Court of Justice

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 2LL
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Strand

Identifier

Legal Name
Royal Court of Justice
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-113226
Name
Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Manchester
Postal Code
M278US
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Details

Identifier

Legal Name
Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Contact

Name
Bushra Dawood
Telephone
+44 1616084120
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-144718
Name
Barnardo's

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Essex
Postal Code
IG6 1QG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Barnardo House, Tanners Lane, Barkingside, Ilford, Essex

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Barnardo's
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-144719
Name
Social Care Services Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Stockport
Postal Code
SK44AG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
31 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor,

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Social Care Services Ltd
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-144720
Name
Social Care Services Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Stockport
Postal Code
SK44AG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
31 Shaw Road, Heaton Moor

Details

Scale
large

Identifier

Legal Name
Social Care Services Ltd

Award information

Award 1
Id
016263-2025-GMCA 693-1
Title
Complex Care Mental Health Support Homes
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-144718
Name
Barnardo's

Related lots

1
Award 2
Id
016263-2025-GMCA 693-2
Title
Residential Homes supporting younger children with a view to transitioning them back to foster care
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-144719
Name
Social Care Services Ltd

Related lots

2
Award 3
Id
016263-2025-GMCA 693-3
Title
Residential Homes supporting older teenagers, children / young people at risk of sexual exploitation (CSE), children / young people at risk of criminal exploitation (CCE)
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-144720
Name
Social Care Services Ltd

Related lots

3

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
016263-2025-GMCA 693-1
Title
Complex Care Mental Health Support Homes
Status
active
Award ID
016263-2025-GMCA 693-1
Date Signed
25 Mar 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
30,204,680
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
016263-2025-GMCA 693-2
Title
Residential Homes supporting younger children with a view to transitioning them back to foster care
Status
active
Award ID
016263-2025-GMCA 693-2
Date Signed
25 Mar 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
13,590,930
Currency
GBP
Entry 3
Id
016263-2025-GMCA 693-3
Title
Residential Homes supporting older teenagers, children / young people at risk of sexual exploitation (CSE), children / young people at risk of criminal exploitation (CCE)
Status
active
Award ID
016263-2025-GMCA 693-3
Date Signed
25 Mar 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
23,941,240
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Manchester · UK · M1 6EU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UK

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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