Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has initiated a tender for the "TC985 Learning and Development Flexible Purchasing System - Round 1". This procurement process, active from 17th June 2025, focuses on 'Education and training services' and is classified under the CPV code 80000000. It encompasses several lots, covering areas such as Soft Skills, Leadership, Health, Wellbeing, and Technical Safety. The process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions required by 14th July 2025. Businesses will engage through the e-business portal, the Chest, and this opportunity is particularly open to SMEs and VCSEs. It operates under a selective procurement method, via a restricted procedure, and anticipates service delivery starting from 5th September 2025 until 23rd February 2029, within the United Kingdom, specifically England.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in various training services to expand their client base within the public sector. Companies experienced in education, leadership development, health and safety, or working with vulnerable groups can leverage this opportunity to secure long-term contracts with Manchester City Council. Small and medium enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector enterprises, are explicitly encouraged to participate, promoting diversity and innovation in service delivery. The considerable contract value of £5,000,000 further highlights the potential for significant revenue and growth for successful bidders.

Tender

TC985 Learning and Development Flexible Purchasing System - Round 1

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

17th June 2025 10:19:40 AM

Tender Deadline

18th July 2025 10:00:00 AM 4 days remaining
Contract Summary

Round 1 - Learning and Development Flexible Purchasing System which include the following Lots: Lot 1 - Soft Skills and Leadership & Management Development Lot 2 - Elected Member Development Lot 3 - Health, Wellbeing & Environmental Lot 4 - Working with Adults & Children Lot 5 - Technical & Working Safely with Machinery Please note - If you have already been accepted onto the Flexible Purchasing System then you do not need to apply again unless you are applying for an additional Lot. 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 14 July 2025.
Contract Details

Open Contracting ID

ocds-b5fd17-72e89499-5f49-4389-9951-9ef6cee8a23d

Publication Source

Contracts Finder

Procurement Stage

Tender

Procurement Method

Selective

Procurement Method Details

Restricted Procedure (above Threshold)

Procurement Category

Services

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS
Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

80000000

CPV Division(s)

80 - Education and training services
Awarding Authority

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

Buyer Name

Damayanti Tailor

Buyer Email

damayanti.tailor@manchester.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

+44 1612344106

Buyer Address

Floor 5 (Mount Street Elevation),, Town Hall Extension, Albert Square

Manchester

M60 2LA

England

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TC985 Learning and Development Flexible Purchasing System - Round 1

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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