Tender

Targeted Information Advice & Guidance for the Jewish Community

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

30 Jan 2026 at 16:32

Tender

30 Jan 2026 at 14:51

Planning

09 Dec 2025 at 12:16

Summary of the contracting process

Salford City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of "Targeted Information Advice & Guidance for the Jewish Community." The procurement process is in the "tender" stage, with key roles played by Manchester City Council and the Metropolitan Borough of Bury in the evaluation of bids. The focus is on delivering services in the Greater Manchester area, specifically in regions UKD34, UKD33, and UKD37. This tender, which falls under the adult and other education services category, has an estimated gross value of £162,000, with submissions due by 2nd March 2026, and any enquiries to be resolved by 23rd February 2026. The procurement method is open competition below the threshold as defined under UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, thanks to its suitability criteria and renewal provision subject to funding and performance. Firms with expertise in adult education and advisory services, especially those with a focus on community services for minorities, are well-positioned to gain from this contract. Success in securing this tender could support business growth through increased service delivery capabilities and bolstered community ties in the North West region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Targeted Information Advice & Guidance for the Jewish Community

Notice Description

The service is specifically, but not exclusively, for Jewish residents aged between 18-65 years of age, who live in Salford, Bury and Manchester, specifically those at the greatest risk of experiencing hardship and poverty due the cost-of-living crisis, including those who are unemployed, employed/underemployed and residents with skills deficiencies.

Planning Information

Interested parties to complete Microsoft Form questionnaire document on the Chest by 5th January 2026 at 2pm. Visit the link below to take you straight to the opportunity. https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=b2c7a21e-ebd4-f011-813a-005056b64545

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008643-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80400000 - Adult and other education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£135,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jan 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
19 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
corporateprocurement@bury.gov.uk, procurement@manchester.gov.uk, procurement@salford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M27 5DA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

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