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title: "TC1055 - Contract Management System"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-68c94f08-3814-4c65-9e93-f16067edcb5e"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-09-16"
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# TC1055 - Contract Management System

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-68c94f08-3814-4c65-9e93-f16067edcb5e

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## Summary

Manchester City Council is seeking a contract management system (CMS) through an open tender process, designated as TC1055. This procurement falls under the IT services industry, specifically consulting and software development. The tender has been published on 16th September 2021, with a submission deadline for completed documents set for 11am on 18th October 2021. The anticipated contract period is from 1st January 2022 to 31st December 2025, with a total contract value of £515,000 and an option to extend for an additional two years.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in IT services. Providers who can demonstrate their capabilities in delivering effective consulting and software solutions for contract management will be well-positioned to compete. Engaging with this contract offers the potential to establish a long-term relationship with a major public sector client and contribute to enhancing the operational efficiency of Manchester City Council.

## Notice

Manchester City Council (MCC) requires a contract management system (CMS) to enable the effective design, procurement, and management of its contracts. The CMS is required to standardise best practice contract management across MCC and to create opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of MCC's contracting. 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 . 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 online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 18th October 2021 as referred to in IV.2.2. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The contract will be for three years expected to commence January 2022 with an option to extend for up to two years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe1b093-c234-4df9-abaf-249bdf21222b |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £515,000 |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Sep 2021 at 15:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe1b093-c234-4df9-abaf-249bdf21222b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fe1b093-c234-4df9-abaf-249bdf21222b
  16th September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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