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title: "TC1164 Market Administration and Payments System"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# TC1164 Market Administration and Payments System

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-30f1791c-00a3-446f-b052-c66ce5e35892

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## Summary

Manchester City Council has awarded the tender titled "TC1164 Market Administration and Payments System" to Farthest Gate Limited. This project falls under the industry category of Software package and information systems. The procurement stage is 'Award', with an active status as of 26th February 2025. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, and the contract period is set to start on 1st April 2025, ending on 31st March 2030. Key dates include the tender submission deadline on 27th August 2024 and the contract's commencement on 20th December 2024. The total value of the awarded contract is £833,184 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the software and information systems sector, particularly those specialising in Software as a Service (SaaS). It presents a chance for growth through the provision of a platform crucial for Manchester's market administration, covering sales, account management, and health & safety. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially suitable to compete, given the council's preferences for these types of organisations. By engaging in this project, businesses can leverage their expertise to support Manchester's local market infrastructure, contributing to the city's vibrant community of independent traders and market operators.

## Notice

Manchester City Council seeks to a Market Administration and Payment System Our objective is to establish a supported and auditable retail platform to facilitate the continued sale of market trading spaces and the issuing of permission to operate a market. The system will play a pivotal role in managing independent traders, Sunday market and car boot stall holders, as well as independent market operators. The key functions of the system include Sale, Account Management, Administrator Management, and Health & Safety. The service must be a true Software as a Service (SaaS) offering. The Contract period will be 5 years with two optional extensions, the first option to extend for 2 years and then a further option to extend for a 2 years ( 5+2+2 years) 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 standard selection questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 27th August 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349a1acc-80a7-47b3-859a-62bb0a1c9eb6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £833,184 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARTHEST GATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349a1acc-80a7-47b3-859a-62bb0a1c9eb6
- 25 Jul 2024 at 13:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8a89d2a-08bb-43d6-b2cb-dd515c1acf5f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/349a1acc-80a7-47b3-859a-62bb0a1c9eb6
  4th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b8a89d2a-08bb-43d6-b2cb-dd515c1acf5f
  25th July 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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