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TC1108 - Manchester Alternative Education Provision - Round 4

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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30 Jan 2026 at 07:56

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Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has initiated a public procurement process titled "TC1108 - Manchester Alternative Education Provision - Round 4," focusing on the education and training services industry category. The procurement involves a Flexible Purchasing System designed for Manchester Schools to source alternative education options across ten specialised lots, including full-time, part-time in sports and other vocational skills, and complementary services like animal care and innovation. Based in Manchester, the process is currently at the tender stage, with submissions due by 11am on Wednesday, 4th March 2026. The contract, valued at £30 million, is set to commence on 1st June 2026 and run until 27th October 2028. The restricted procedure method applies, suitable for engaging multiple contractors selectively.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in education, health, social work services, and other community-related services. Businesses capable of delivering innovative and compliant educational solutions, including vocational training and mentoring programmes, will find this an excellent growth opportunity. Given the diverse lot structure within the procurement, organisations offering niche or specialised educational services have a competitive edge in securing a contract within this framework.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC1108 - Manchester Alternative Education Provision - Round 4

Notice Description

Round 4 - Flexible Purchasing System for Manchester Schools to commission alternative education provision for pupils that Manchester has a statutory or discharged responsibilities for placing in appropriate and compliant alternative provision. The Flexible Purchasing System has been divided into the following 10 Lots: Lot 1 - Full-time Alternative Provision - Min of 25 hours per week. Lot 2 - Part-time Alternative Provision - Sports Science / Health & Wellbeing. Lot 3 - Part-time Alternative Provision - Sports Coaching/Life Skills. Lot 4 - Part-time Alternative Provision - Hair and Beauty. Lot 5 - Part-time Alternative Provision - Construction. Lot 6 - Part-time Alternative Provision - Creative/Media Lot 7 - Complementary - Animal Care Lot 8 - Complementary - Innovation Lot 9 - One-to-One Tutoring Lot 10 - Mentoring and coaching 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 Wednesday 4th March 2026

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-96efef6c-8815-4cc5-ad26-be3e02a0be7f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/015e2833-2d2f-4338-85f3-eac77771f61e
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 27 Oct 2028 2-3 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
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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
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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