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title: "P-0725- Former Central Retail Park Movement Study"
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# P-0725- Former Central Retail Park Movement Study

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4f2c7ce2-f485-4755-9188-50220c992010

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## Summary

Manchester City Council has concluded the procurement process titled "P-0725- Former Central Retail Park Movement Study," which focuses on construction consultancy services within the United Kingdom. This process reached the award stage on 15th October 2025. The contract was awarded to Phil Jones Associates Limited, starting on 19th October 2025 and concluding on 18th January 2026. The tender was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure, with a contract value totalling £50,000. Although the tender documents deadline was on 9th September 2025, the overall process highlights the development efforts around former retail spaces.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in construction consultancy, particularly those with capabilities in access and movement strategy development. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) could particularly benefit given the tender's suitability criteria. Engaging in such public procurement projects not only enhances company profiles but also fosters long-term relationships with councils like Manchester City Council, paving the way for future opportunities in urban development and infrastructure projects.

## Notice

The purpose of this commission is to produce an Access and Movement strategy for the Former Central Retail Park Additional information: Details Add the following wording in the Text box: 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 9th September 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f9f7ae-ec33-4476-9550-68fd5ccc1576 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 18 Oct 2025 - 19 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | PHIL JONES ASSOCIATES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2025 at 07:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f9f7ae-ec33-4476-9550-68fd5ccc1576

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/26f9f7ae-ec33-4476-9550-68fd5ccc1576
  16th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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