Neuro café co-design: inclusive employment & wellbeing

Overview

Opportunity Id: DN795725

Title: 322001 - Mental Health Services

Description: Rochdale Borough Council is hosting a Market Testing Engagement Event for a proposed Neuro Café at Number One Riverside. The project aims to create an inclusive café space that provides employment, training, and wellbeing support for neurodiverse young adults (18–25), particularly those with autism and ADHD, and will be a hub for neurodiverse people.

Event Details

Date: November 24, 1:30–3:00 pm

Duration: 1.5 hours

Location: Number One Riverside, Floor 1 (networking tables provided)

Format: Presentation from Rochdale Local Authority, Q&A, networking with commissioners and stakeholders.

Why Attend

• Learn about the vision for the Neuro Café and its alignment with Greater Manchester’s Live Well principles.
• Explore partnership opportunities with Rochdale Council.
• Share ideas and help shape a community-led delivery model.
• Understand commissioning and procurement intentions.

Who Should Attend

• Local charities, Supported Employment experts, CICs, and VCSE organisations interested in co-designing and delivering inclusive employment and wellbeing services with an understanding of autism and neurodiversity.
• Social enterprises passionate about creating sustainable community impact.

Next Steps

Interested organisations are welcome on the day. To gauge interest, please register your interest by contacting Charlotte Griffiths.

• Phone: 01706 925121
• Email: [emailprotected]

Region(s) of supply

Greater Manchester

Key dates

Estimated contract dates Start date 01/12/2025 End date 30/11/2028

Expression of interest window

From 28/10/2025 10:00 to 24/11/2025 10:00