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title: "TC1143 - Community and Volunteer Based Family Support Services"
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# TC1143 - Community and Volunteer Based Family Support Services

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8b80f32d-edf3-4f70-b89d-30c4c65618c2

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is inviting tenders for the provision of a city-wide volunteering lead befriending/family support service for families with children and young people aged 0-18 years old. The contracting process involves a total contract value of £162,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with a tender period ending on 7th March 2023. The contract will run from 1st July 2023 to 30th June 2024. The Council aims to enhance family support services, focusing on welfare services for children and young people in Manchester.

This tender opportunity by the Manchester City Council offers businesses the chance to provide vital support services to families in need. Companies involved in welfare, social work services, and social services without accommodation are well-suited to compete for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this procurement process. The tender submission deadline is on 7th March 2023, providing a clear timeline for interested parties to engage with the opportunity.

## Notice

Early Help in Manchester is essential to improving the lives of Manchester children and young people. We want to build on the family's strengths and ensure they feel part of their local communities. We believe that with the right support from the right people at the right time families can be helped to overcome significant challenges. Manchester is looking to strengthen the support it offers to families by providing a city-wide volunteering lead befriending/family support service for families with children and young people aged 0-18 years old. 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 07 March 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7d13e39-c834-440f-a439-009334886feb |
| 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 | 9 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2023 - 30 Jun 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £162,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £162,000 |
| 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 | SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85311300 - Welfare services for children and young people
- 85312000 - Social work services without accommodation
- 85320000 - Social services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2023 at 14:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7d13e39-c834-440f-a439-009334886feb
- 7 Feb 2023 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77fb5ffe-5880-4657-adea-09a8837d8793

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d7d13e39-c834-440f-a439-009334886feb
  9th June 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77fb5ffe-5880-4657-adea-09a8837d8793
  7th February 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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