Award

TC983 - City-Wide Advice Service

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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Award

13 Mar 2019 at 11:54

Summary of the contracting process

The contract titled "TC983 - City-Wide Advice Service" has been awarded by Manchester City Council, with a total value of £2,880,000. This project falls under the Legal services category, with additional classifications related to Health and social work services. The service aims to provide debt, welfare, benefits, and housing advice within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was carried out via an open procedure, and the contract period commenced on 1st April 2019, concluding on 31st March 2022. The tender closed on 5th November 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in legal and social services, particularly those with expertise in debt advice and welfare support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts due to the nature of the services required. Being involved in such tenders can enable these businesses to expand their service offerings and establish enduring partnerships with public sector authorities, fostering growth and community impact.

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Notice Title

TC983 - City-Wide Advice Service

Notice Description

City-Wide Advice Service which shall provide debt, welfare, benefits and housing advice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bfcb0334-dc5f-44dc-92f4-64a14337852d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909ec7d1-b3a9-4e29-930c-3ff1d53d3211
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,880,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,880,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 3-4 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
Samantha Wilson
Contact Email
samantha.wilson@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612344368

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M60 2JA
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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CITIZENS ADVICE MANCHESTER

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