Tender

TC1017 - The Provision of an Infrastructure service for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

18 Sep 2023 at 13:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of infrastructure services to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector in Manchester. The contract is valued at £2,800,000 GBP and falls under the education and training services and health and social work services classification. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline on 6 November 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1 April 2024 and end on 31 March 2028, providing an opportunity for businesses interested in service provision in the VCSE sector in Manchester.

This tender by the Manchester City Council offers a lucrative opportunity for organisations looking to partner with the public sector and contribute to community development in Manchester. Businesses specialized in providing infrastructure support services to the VCSE sector are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful applicant will play a crucial role as a strategic partner aligning with the city's priorities and plans, including the Our Manchester Strategy and the Making Manchester Fairer action plan, paving the way for business growth and positive social impact.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC1017 - The Provision of an Infrastructure service for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector

Notice Description

The Provision of an Infrastructure service for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector. We are seeking to commission an organisation (or organisations working in partnership with a lead ) to provide citywide 'infrastructure support' to the VCSE sector in Manchester. This specification will explain what we mean by infrastructure support, and what will be required of you as an applicant. The successful applicant will act as a leading strategic partner in the city, working with other leaders across sectors in alignment with the city's priorities and strategies, including the Our Manchester Strategy and the Making Manchester Fairer action plan. 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 Monday 6 November 2023

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2fb9526e-0779-45e7-b48c-0bfe951064d5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a841ad-54e9-4c77-bbab-1a0c3f67ea89
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Mike Worsley
Contact Email
mike.worsley@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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