Early Help for Adults Navigator Service Redesign

Manchester City Council is seeking a provider for solicitation P-1554 to deliver a city-wide Early Help for Adults Navigator Service. This initiative is designed to support adults experiencing multiple disadvantages through early intervention, prevention, and personalized support to prevent crises and promote long-term resilience and independence. Beyond individual support, the provider is expected to collaborate with public service systems to identify and report systemic barriers to key decision makers. Performance and success will be measured against the Outcome Framework detailed in the contract specifications. The contract is estimated to run for four years from July 1, 2027, to July 1, 2031, with a possible two-year extension through June 30, 2033. The estimated total value is 5,152,854 GBP excluding VAT. This procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises. Awards will be based on a weighted scoring system considering quality, price, social value, and environmental factors. Interested parties must submit their proposals in English via the Chest e-business portal by November 23, 2026.