This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

06 Jul 2026 at 12:19

Planning

10 Feb 2026 at 09:02

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council is actively seeking to contract services for the "Provision of Night-time Medical and Welfare Support" within Manchester city centre. This procurement falls under the services industry category, encompassing health, social work, and community services. The tendering process is at the tender stage and is being conducted through an open procedure. The opportunity is above the threshold and compliant with GPA standards. All submitted documentation must be electronically filed through Manchester’s e-business portal, The Chest, by 11:00 AM on 3rd August 2026. The outcome will be announced by 1st October 2026, and the contract is set to start on 24th November 2026, concluding on 23rd November 2028, with a possible one-year extension. The contract holds a gross value of £360,000.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in medical, welfare, and community services to expand their operations and establish a pivotal role within Manchester's public service framework. The open procedure welcomes participation from SMEs and voluntary community and social enterprises. With a substantial contract value and a focus on quality, price, and social value, companies offering comprehensive night-time support services tailored to vulnerable populations are well-placed to compete. This initiative not only leverages business growth but also enables contributing firms to influence community safety and sustainability positively.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Provision of Night-time Medical and Welfare Support

Notice Description

Manchester City Council ('the Council') is looking to procure contracts for The Provision of Night-time Medical and Welfare Support. To deliver the provision of a night-time medical and welfare support service to vulnerable people within Manchester city centre required on Friday and Saturday nights. The provision will work with partners to help keep people safe and reduce impact on front-line services. The service will be expected to, in partnership with licensed premises and emergency services, support those that are most vulnerable, and therefore at greatest risk of becoming the victim of a crime. 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.https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=dd262e69-9605-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=ec262e69-9605-f111-813c-005056b64545

Planning Information

The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Participants of the preliminary market engagement exercise will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, participants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this exercise. Participants are then asked to complete the Pre Market Engagement document. https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=ca5ebabc-5a06-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectId=dd262e69-9605-f111-813c-005056b64545

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-064bd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063193-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

75200000 - Provision of services to the community

85100000 - Health services

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
24 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Nov 2026 - 23 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
2028-11-04

Notice Status

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

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
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), TLD33 Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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