Award

TC1164 Market Administration and Payments System

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Mar 2025 at 11:41

Tender

25 Jul 2024 at 13:49

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has awarded the tender titled "TC1164 Market Administration and Payments System" to Farthest Gate Limited. This project falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement stage is 'Award', with an active status as of 26th February 2025. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, and the contract period is set to start on 1st April 2025, ending on 31st March 2030. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 27th August 2024 and the contract's commencement on 20th December 2024. The total value of the awarded contract is £833,184 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those specialising in Software as a Service (SaaS). It presents a chance for growth through the provision of a platform crucial for Manchester's market administration, covering sales, account management, and health & safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suitable to compete, given the council's preferences for these types of organisations. By engaging in this project, businesses can leverage their expertise to support Manchester's local market infrastructure, contributing to the city's vibrant community of independent traders and market operators.

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Notice Title

TC1164 Market Administration and Payments System

Notice Description

Manchester City Council seeks to a Market Administration and Payment System Our objective is to establish a supported and auditable retail platform to facilitate the continued sale of market trading spaces and the issuing of permission to operate a market. The system will play a pivotal role in managing independent traders, Sunday market and car boot stall holders, as well as independent market operators. The key functions of the system include Sale, Account Management, Administrator Management, and Health & Safety. The service must be a true Software as a Service (SaaS) offering. The Contract period will be 5 years with two optional extensions, the first option to extend for 2 years and then a further option to extend for a 2 years ( 5+2+2 years) 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 standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 27th August 2024.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-30f1791c-00a3-446f-b052-c66ce5e35892
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349a1acc-80a7-47b3-859a-62bb0a1c9eb6
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£833,184 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Adebukola Adepoju-Ojo
Contact Email
adebukola.adepoju-ojo@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612345000

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FARTHEST GATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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