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The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is procuring the next phase of the Restricted Eligibility Support Service (RESS), supporting migrants experiencing or at risk of homelessness across Greater Manchester. The service supports delivery of the Greater Manchester Homelessness Prevention Strategy 2021-2026 and aims to improve outcomes for people with restricted eligibility for public funds, including those with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) and unresolved immigration status who are disproportionately represented among people experiencing homelessness and rough sleeping in Greater Manchester
The opportunity will be split into two lots:
Lot 1 - Immigration and Legal Advice (Estimated Total value £649,371.64 Sept 26-Mar 29)
Provider(s) will deliver specialist immigration and legal advice and casework to help individuals regularise immigration status, access welfare benefits or asylum support, prevent homelessness, and support move-on from emergency accommodation. The service will work closely with the Home Office, Local Authorities and Lot 2 providers to deliver coordinated, person-centred support.
Lot 2 - Specialist Floating Support (Estimated Total value £648,088.95 Sept 26 - Mar 29)
Provider(s) will deliver flexible floating support to help individuals engage with legal processes, access accommodation and wider services, overcome practical barriers, and progress towards independence. The service will work with the Lot 1 provider and lead on coordinating referrals, partnership working and peer support across Greater Manchester.
Across both lots, the programme aims to prevent rough sleeping, reduce pressure on homelessness services, strengthen partnership responses, and deliver trauma-informed, culturally competent support.
Expected outcomes include improved access to immigration advice, increased recourse to public funds, reduced homelessness risk, and stronger referral pathways across Greater Manchester.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Lots Won | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREATER MANCHESTER IMMIGRATION AID UNIT | Charity Commission: 1123908 Companies House: 02838845 | £648,757 | 1 lot Immigration and Legal Advice | - |
| THE BOOTH CENTRE | Charity Commission: 1205529 Companies House: CE034152 | £647,472 | 1 lot Specialist Floating Support | - |
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This procurement was divided into 2 lots, each awarded separately. 5 bids were received in total.
| Lot | Value | Bids Received | Awarded To | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 Immigration and Legal Advice Sept 2026 – Mar 2029 | £649,372 | 1 single bid — no competition | pending | |
| Lot 2 Specialist Floating Support Sept 2026 – Mar 2029 | £648,089 | 4 | pending |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £1,122,206 in 29 payments (over £25k) from Legal Aid Agency (2023-02-01 to 2025-05-23).
Changes the buyer published to this notice after it first appeared.
Contract Location is changed from North East (England) to North West (England)