Provision of Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies

MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL

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06 May 2026 at 11:10

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21 Apr 2026 at 08:49

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has announced a tender for the "Provision of Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies" services within various neighbourhood areas in Manchester, United Kingdom. The procurement falls under the health and social work services category and is structured as an open procedure. The procurement process is managed via an e-business portal called the Chest. Interested parties must submit their tender documents by 11:00 AM on 21st May 2026. The procurement is currently in the tender stage, with an award period expected to conclude by 27th July 2026. The project encompasses multiple neighbourhood areas, namely Moston, Miles Platting, Newton Heath, Hulme Moss Side, Rusholme, Ardwick, Longsight, Brooklands, Northenden, Baguley, Sharston, and Woodhouse Park, highlighting a commitment to extensive community engagement. The total contract value is approximately £8,169,361.08 GBP, and the contract period is set from 1st October 2026 to 31st March 2029, with possible extensions of up to 24 months.

This opportunity provides significant business growth potential, particularly for organisations specialising in health and social work services. Companies with expertise in community health initiatives, family support programmes, and childcare services are well-positioned to compete. The weight of evaluation criteria, such as quality, price, social value, and environmental considerations, underscores the focus on sustainable and impactful service delivery. Businesses that can demonstrate strong economic and technical capabilities as outlined in the tender documents will be advantageous. By engaging in this procurement, organisations can expand their operations in the Greater Manchester area, foster local community well-being, and contribute to the Council's objectives of enhancing family and child health services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies

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 procurement is for the Provision of Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies Neighbourhood Service to include the following Lots: Lot 1 - Neighbourhood Area 3: Moston, Miles Platting and Newton Heath and Neighbourhood Area 5: Hulme Moss Side and Rusholme. Lot 2 - Neighbourhood Area 6: Ardwick & Longsight. Lot 3 - Neighbourhood Area 11: Brooklands and Northenden and Neighbourhood Area 12: Baguley, Sharston and Woodhouse Park.

Lot Information

Neighbourhood Area 3: Moston, Miles Platting and Newton Heath and Neighbourhood Area 5: Hulme Moss Side and Rusholme.

Provision of Best Start Family Hub and Healthy Babies Neighbourhood Service for the following: Neighbourhood Area 3: Moston, Miles Platting and Newton Heath and Neighbourhood Area 5: Hulme Moss Side and Rusholme.

Renewal: the contract can be extended for up to 24 months.

Neighbourhood Area 6: Ardwick & Longsight.

Provision of Best Start Family Hub and Healthy Babies Neighbourhood Service for the following: Neighbourhood Area 6: Ardwick & Longsight.

Renewal: the contract can be extended for up to 24 months.

Neighbourhood Area 11: Brooklands and Northenden and Neighbourhood Area 12: Baguley, Sharston and Woodhouse Park.

Provision of Best Start Family Hub and Healthy Babies Neighbourhood Service for the following: Neighbourhood Area 11: Brooklands and Northenden and Neighbourhood Area 12: Baguley, Sharston and Woodhouse Park.

Renewal: the contract can be extended for up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686ee
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041463-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,169,361 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£8,169,360 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
2030-10-01

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041463-2026
    6th May 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035900-2026
    21st April 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 21st May 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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