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title: "P-0289 Employment Assistance Programme"
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# P-0289 Employment Assistance Programme

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-48f8fd74-1938-4c2d-bffa-77fa71cc709d

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## Summary

Manchester City Council is inviting tenders for the "P-0289 Employment Assistance Programme" under the Health and Social Work Services industry category. The programme aims to deliver a cost-effective Employment Assistance Programme (EAP) to support the Council's health, safety, and wellbeing objectives as outlined in their Health and Wellbeing Plan 2024-27. This procurement is currently in the tender stage, with applications to be submitted by 11am on 12th March 2025 through the e-business portal known as the Chest. The contract period is expected to run from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2027, with a total contract value estimated at £140,000 GBP.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in health and social work services to expand their client base and secure a substantial contract. The open procedure below the threshold procurement method ensures competitive bidding, making it suitable for a wide range of businesses, including SMEs and VCSEs. Firms that can provide timely, effective, and high-quality EAP services that align with MCC’s objectives will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

## Notice

Provision of Employment Assistance Programme to: * Deliver a cost-effective EAP which maximises value for money for MCC through the delivery of a timely, effective, modern and high-quality service. * Provide a service that supports MCC aims and objectives relating the health, safety and wellbeing of it's workforce (see Health and Wellbeing Plan 2024-27). 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 12th March 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3b2c9a-a2e0-491b-ab55-f4c118fd407c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £140,000 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 10:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3b2c9a-a2e0-491b-ab55-f4c118fd407c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fe3b2c9a-a2e0-491b-ab55-f4c118fd407c
  29th January 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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