Award

TC1155 - Legal Advice for Unaccompanied asylum seeking children and young people (UASC)

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Aug 2023 at 13:01

Award Notice
Tender

06 Apr 2023 at 16:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester City Council has recently awarded a contract for legal advice services to GMIAU. The contract, titled "TC1155 - Legal Advice for Unaccompanied asylum seeking children and young people (UASC)," was valued at £200,000 GBP and is set to start on 1st July 2023, with a contract end date of 31st May 2025. The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 28th April 2023. The contract falls under the main procurement category of services and is tailored to organisations that can provide immigration advice at the appropriate level for UASC cases.

This awarded contract by Manchester City Council presents an opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs in the legal services industry to grow their businesses. Businesses providing robust immigration advice and support to unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people would be well-suited to compete for future similar tenders. The Council's focus on registration and appropriate expertise levels creates avenues for specialised organisations to contribute valuable services to meet specific community needs within the region of Manchester, England.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC1155 - Legal Advice for Unaccompanied asylum seeking children and young people (UASC)

Notice Description

Manchester City Council is looking for an OISC-regulated organisation able to provide robust immigration advice, at the appropriate level and registration, that can take on children/young people's cases. Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Friday 28 April 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-07eac934-e0bb-4917-adcf-a47437c574a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/462d6042-5393-480f-8d0a-3eb600506621
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2023 - 31 May 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Samantha Wilson
Contact Email
samantha.wilson@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2LA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GMIAU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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