Tender: Short-Term Foyer Supported Accommodation for 16–25 Year-Olds – Manchester City Council

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Manchester City Council is seeking a supplier for a short-term supported accommodation service following the 'Foyer' model for young people aged 16–25 who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or transitioning from care. The service must provide an integrated model combining safe, high-quality accommodation with education, training and employment support, personal development and life skills, and health and wellbeing support to enable young people to achieve independence, secure and sustain appropriate accommodation, improve their wellbeing, and engage in meaningful education, employment or training. The model must be outcomes-focused, strengths-based and trauma-informed, with a strong emphasis on early move-on planning and the prevention of repeat homelessness. The contract will run from 1 February 2027 for five years.