Award

TC1173 - Foster Carers Training

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Dec 2023 at 14:51

Tender

27 Jun 2023 at 11:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Manchester City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of foster carers training services to The Big Initiative Ltd. The contract, titled TC1173 - Foster Carers Training, falls under the social work and related services category. The Council conducted the procurement process through an open procedure, with the main procurement category being services. The contract value is £100,000, with a contract signing date of 7th December 2023. The contracting authority is Manchester City Council, with Ms. Mavis Kiang as the contact person. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the location of the contract is in Manchester, United Kingdom.

This tender for foster carers training services by Manchester City Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the social work and related services sector. The successful supplier, The Big Initiative Ltd, will play a key role in supporting the training and development of foster carers and special guardians. Businesses that focus on providing training programmes and services related to social work, as well as those committed to social value and environmental sustainability, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Council emphasises the importance of actively participating in the economic and social regeneration of the locality, aligning selection and award criteria with social and environmental considerations relevant to the project.

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Notice Title

TC1173 - Foster Carers Training

Notice Description

Service requirements for the provision of Training programmes to support wider training and development offered for in-house recruited foster carers connect person's foster carers and special guardians (SGO Carers).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tc1173 Foster Carers Training. Additional information: The Council used the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03dccc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036249-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Dec 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Mavis Kiang
Contact Email
mavis.kiang@manchester.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1612192577

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE BIG INITIATIVE

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