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Provision of Reflective Practice

Manchester City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 12:06

UK4 - Tender Notice
PlanningUpdate

11 Mar 2026 at 09:08

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

24 Feb 2026 at 09:51

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process initiated by Manchester City Council involves an active tender titled "Provision of Reflective Practice," focusing on providing psychological support services through reflective practice sessions for frontline staff in the Homelessness Service. This tender falls under the community health services industry category and targets the Manchester region, specifically identified as UKD33. The procurement process is in the tender stage, with submissions required by 11am on 22nd July 2026. All procurement activities, including any clarifications, must be conducted through the e-business portal known as the Chest. The main procurement category is services, and the procurement method is an open competition, suitable for projects below the threshold with a gross value of £198,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in community health services, particularly those offering psychological support or well-being services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the procurement criteria favour quality, price, social value, and environmental considerations. This process offers a substantial growth potential, allowing businesses to establish a footprint in the public sector by providing invaluable services that enhance the well-being and effectiveness of Manchester's homelessness services staff. The service provision includes both face-to-face and virtual sessions, providing flexibility and the potential for enterprises to demonstrate innovative service delivery in mental health and support fields.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Reflective Practice

Notice Description

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. This service is to provide a psychological support offer through reflective practice sessions to frontline staff in Manchester City Council's Homelessness Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: option to extend for up to 2 years (1 +1).

Planning Information

Manchester City Council invites prospective providers of psychological support services to submit a brief outlining their capacity to deliver the specified provision. Submissions should be sent to Alice Porter at commissioning.consultation@manchester.gov.uk by 13/03/26. In the brief, Manchester City Council seeks to understand the market's capacity to deliver the following services and requests providers to include indicative financial costs for the 12-month period.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065ab7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064139-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£165,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Mar 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Sep 2026 - 6 Sep 2027 6-12 months
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
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
TLD33 Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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