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TC1164 Market Administration and Payments System

Manchester City Council

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20 Mar 2025 at 13:19

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25 Jul 2024 at 14:47

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Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is procuring a Market Administration and Payments System under the industry category of Software-related services, specifically for software packages and information systems. The procurement process is active and follows an open procedure with submissions being handled electronically via the e-business portal known as the Chest. Key deadlines include the submission of tender documents by 11am on 27th August 2024. The contract, valued at £450,000, will commence on 19th December 2024 and will last for 5 years with an option to extend for up to 4 additional years in two separate 2-year periods. The primary location for this procurement is within the region coded as UKD, Manchester. The Council emphasises a commitment to economic and social regeneration through this procurement.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the software services sector to expand their operations and secure a substantial contract with a regional authority. Companies specialised in providing SaaS platforms with functionalities such as market trading, account management, and health and safety compliance will find this tender particularly suitable. Smaller businesses, including SMEs, are encouraged to compete, as they can offer the innovative and flexible services required to fulfil the Council's needs. Winning this contract could establish a long-term partnership with Manchester City Council, enhancing business portfolios and demonstrating capability in managing public sector projects effectively.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TC1164 Market Administration and Payments System

Notice Description

Manchester City Council seeks a market administration and payment system. Our objective is to establish a supported and auditable retail platform to facilitate the continued sale of market trading spaces and the issuing of permission to operate a market. The system will play a pivotal role in managing independent traders, Sunday market and car boot stall holders, as well as independent market operators. The key functions of the system include Sale, Account Management, Administrator Management, and Health & Safety. The service must be a true Software as a Service (SaaS) offering

Lot Information

Lot 1

Further details are set out in the procurement documents. 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 the standard questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 27th August 2024 as referred to in IV 2.2

Renewal: 2 Optional extensions, 1st option to extend for 2 years and further option to extend for further 2 years .

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0484ac
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010397-2025
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

48 - Software package and information systems

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£833,184 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20251 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

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
Postcode Area
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

Farthest Gate Limited

Further Information

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