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Tender

05 Aug 2026 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

Manchester City Council has initiated an open procurement process for the "Provision of Workplace Adjustments," aiming to acquire services related to ergonomic equipment, coaching, training, and assessments. This tender, classified under services, falls within the "Various office equipment and supplies" and "Training services" industry categories. The opportunity is being conducted through the e-business portal known as the Chest, with key submission details requiring electronic responses by 11am on 31st August 2026. The procurement process is at the tender stage, and it is essential for interested parties to address any clarification queries by 24th August 2026. The council, functioning as a sub-central government public authority, ensures that the contract caters exclusively to the United Kingdom, particularly in the region of UKD3.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for enterprises offering ergonomic and workplace adjustment solutions, especially those equipped to provide office supplies and comprehensive training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find themselves well-suited for this contract, which prioritises criteria such as quality, social value, and environmental considerations. With the contract period set to commence on 9th December 2026, lasting initially for two years with a potential one-year extension, businesses focusing on sustainable development and innovative adjustments in the workplace can leverage this initiative to expand their footprint and foster business growth.

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Notice Title

Provision of Workplace Adjustments

Notice Description

A contract for the delivery of workplace adjustments for staff consisting of ergonomic equipment, coaching, training and assessments.

Lot Information

Ergonomic Furniture, Equipment and DSE Workstation Assessments

The provision of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) workstation assessments and the supply, delivery and fitting of ergonomic operator chairs and related equipment for Manchester City Council employees.

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 1 year.

Coaching and Training Services

The service supports employees who, due to disability, menopause, health condition, sensory impairments or neurotype experience barriers in the workplace and would benefit from structured support to work effectively in their role.

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 1 year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dc07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074030-2026
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£501,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£501,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
31 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Dec 2026 - 8 Dec 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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/074030-2026
    5th August 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 31st August 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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