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Awarded United Kingdom Services

Emergency Accommodation

Buyer: Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council

Published
23 February 2026
Place of performance
UKD3
Procedure
Direct award
Lots
1
Notice number
016286-2026
Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-065a9c
Official source
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Description

This notice relates to an urgent placement move for a service user whose increasing risks within their current nursing placement have required immediate action. A direct award has been undertaken due to the exceptional safeguarding circumstances, escalating behavioural risks, and the absence of any safe alternative that could be secured within the timeframe required. 1. In conjunction with the allocated worker, the previous provider had advised that they were unable to safely manage the service users risks once the temporary 1:1 funding ended. There was concern that the previous placement would become unsafe for both the service user and others. An MDT concluded that an alternative placement needed to be identified and secured urgently to prevent further deterioration, exploitation risks, and harm to residents. 2. Housing colleagues have confirmed that while the service user meets homeless legislation criteria for assistance, their presentation does not meet the threshold for an urgent statutory duty as they are technically able to care for themselves when prompted. 3. All system, partners agree that the service users current situation is unsustainable and that the risks now prese…

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