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title: "TC1017 - The Provision of an Infrastructure service for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector"
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# TC1017 - The Provision of an Infrastructure service for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fb9526e-0779-45e7-b48c-0bfe951064d5

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council has initiated a tender process for the provision of infrastructure services to the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector in Manchester. The contract is valued at £2,800,000 GBP and falls under the education and training services and health and social work services classification. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender deadline on 6 November 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1 April 2024 and end on 31 March 2028, providing an opportunity for businesses interested in service provision in the VCSE sector in Manchester.

This tender by the Manchester City Council offers a lucrative opportunity for organisations looking to partner with the public sector and contribute to community development in Manchester. Businesses specialized in providing infrastructure support services to the VCSE sector are well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful applicant will play a crucial role as a strategic partner aligning with the city's priorities and plans, including the Our Manchester Strategy and the Making Manchester Fairer action plan, paving the way for business growth and positive social impact.

## Notice

The Provision of an Infrastructure service for the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) Sector. We are seeking to commission an organisation (or organisations working in partnership with a lead ) to provide citywide 'infrastructure support' to the VCSE sector in Manchester. This specification will explain what we mean by infrastructure support, and what will be required of you as an applicant. The successful applicant will act as a leading strategic partner in the city, working with other leaders across sectors in alignment with the city's priorities and strategies, including the Our Manchester Strategy and the Making Manchester Fairer action plan. Additional information: 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. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Monday 6 November 2023

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a841ad-54e9-4c77-bbab-1a0c3f67ea89 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,800,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 18 Sep 2023 at 13:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a841ad-54e9-4c77-bbab-1a0c3f67ea89

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a6a841ad-54e9-4c77-bbab-1a0c3f67ea89
  18th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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