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P-0725- Former Central Retail Park Movement Study

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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16 Oct 2025 at 07:56

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Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has concluded the procurement process titled "P-0725- Former Central Retail Park Movement Study," which focuses on construction consultancy services within the United Kingdom. This process reached the award stage on 15th October 2025. The contract was awarded to Phil Jones Associates Limited, starting on 19th October 2025 and concluding on 18th January 2026. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, with a contract value totalling £50,000. Although the tender documents deadline was on 9th September 2025, the overall process highlights the development efforts around former retail spaces.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction consultancy, particularly those with capabilities in access and movement strategy development. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) could particularly benefit given the tender's suitability criteria. Engaging in such public procurement projects not only enhances company profiles but also fosters long-term relationships with councils like Manchester City Council, paving the way for future opportunities in urban development and infrastructure projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

P-0725- Former Central Retail Park Movement Study

Notice Description

The purpose of this commission is to produce an Access and Movement strategy for the Former Central Retail Park Additional information: Details Add the following wording in the Text box: 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 9th September 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4f2c7ce2-f485-4755-9188-50220c992010
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f9f7ae-ec33-4476-9550-68fd5ccc1576
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
18 Oct 2025 - 19 Jan 2026 1-6 months
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
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHIL JONES ASSOCIATES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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