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title: "TC985 Learning and Development Flexible Purchasing System"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# TC985 Learning and Development Flexible Purchasing System

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9b4cd53d-469e-4d9c-96ed-82dfbb753115

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is currently seeking tenders for the establishment of a Learning and Development Flexible Purchasing System. The procurement, classified under education and training services, involves multiple lots targeting areas such as soft skills, health and well-being, and working with adults and children. The tender has been published as of 30 May 2022, with a submission deadline set for 11am on 27 June 2022. The contract period is anticipated to commence on 1 September 2022 and extend until 31 August 2032, with a total estimated value of £5,000,000. This tender follows a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure.

This opportunity presents a significant avenue for businesses specialising in learning and development services, including training providers and consultancy firms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, given its inclusive nature. Engaging in this procurement process can help such businesses expand their offerings and strengthen their market presence within the public sector.

## Notice

The establishment of a flexible purchasing system for Learning and Development to include the following Lots: Lot 1 - Soft Skills and Leadership & Management Development Lot 2 - Elected Member Development Lot 3 - Health, Wellbeing & Environmental Lot 4 - Working with Adults & Children Lot 5 - Technical & Working Safely with Machinery 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 online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Monday 27 June 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64bb2a38-b44c-4901-89b7-5327ac1b9679 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2022 - 31 Aug 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 May 2022 at 10:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64bb2a38-b44c-4901-89b7-5327ac1b9679

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64bb2a38-b44c-4901-89b7-5327ac1b9679
  30th May 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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