Tender

P-0289 Employment Assistance Programme

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

29 Jan 2025 at 10:40

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is inviting tenders for the "P-0289 Employment Assistance Programme" under the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The programme aims to deliver a cost-effective Employment Assistance Programme (EAP) to support the Council's health, safety, and wellbeing objectives as outlined in their Health and Wellbeing Plan 2024-27. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with applications to be submitted by 11am on 12th March 2025 through the e-business portal known as the Chest. The contract period is expected to run from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027, with a total contract value estimated at £140,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services to expand their client base and secure a substantial contract. The open procedure below the threshold procurement method ensures competitive bidding, making it suitable for a wide range of businesses, including SMEs and VCSEs. Firms that can provide timely, effective, and high-quality EAP services that align with MCC’s objectives will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

P-0289 Employment Assistance Programme

Notice Description

Provision of Employment Assistance Programme to: * Deliver a cost-effective EAP which maximises value for money for MCC through the delivery of a timely, effective, modern and high-quality service. * Provide a service that supports MCC aims and objectives relating the health, safety and wellbeing of it's workforce (see Health and Wellbeing Plan 2024-27). 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 12th March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3b2c9a-a2e0-491b-ab55-f4c118fd407c
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£140,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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