This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

26 Jun 2026 at 10:19

TenderUpdate

17 Feb 2026 at 17:37

Tender

04 Feb 2026 at 10:55

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has completed the procurement process for the "Office Relocation and Furniture Recycling Services" contract, intended to provide a managed services solution for relocation, disposal, recycling of furniture and equipment, and temporary storage services. This procurement, conducted via an open procedure, is categorised under services and targeted towards the sub-central government sector, with a contract value of £750,000 and gross amount of £900,000. The project is situated in the Manchester region (UKD33) and encapsulated various CPV classifications such as transportation and recycling equipment. The tender process began on 4 February 2026, with the Standstill period concluding on 7 July 2026. The contract period is set to commence on 9 July 2026 and will run until 8 July 2030, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months.

This tender presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), with selection criteria catering to economic and technical capabilities. The successful bidder, JOHN BRADSHAW AND SON LIMITED, illustrates that SMEs engaged in relocation, disposal, and storage services are well-suited to compete, especially those who can deliver added value in terms of social and environmental impact, as reflected in the award criteria which prioritised quality, price, social value, and environmental considerations. Businesses in the transportation and recycling sectors will find this a relevant opportunity to expand their operations and demonstrate their service capabilities in supporting public sector relocations and resource sustainability initiatives.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Office Relocation and Furniture Recycling Services

Notice Description

The contract will provide a managed services solution for the provision of the following services, which broadly include relocation services, disposal & recycling of unwanted furniture, equipment and office waste, alongside temporary storage solutions for furniture and equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract period will be for 48 months with the option to extend for an additional 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06469e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060225-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42 - Industrial machinery

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

42914000 - Recycling equipment

98392000 - Relocation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jul 2026 - 8 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOHN BRADSHAW AND SON

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060225-2026
    26th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014535-2026
    17th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009845-2026
    4th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • www.the-chest.org.uk
    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 . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 01 April 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.

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