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title: "TC870 - Short Breaks Support Service for Children, Young People & Families"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# TC870 - Short Breaks Support Service for Children, Young People & Families

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-afa4462a-0172-4780-9feb-c9b2462fdb5f

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## Summary

Manchester City Council is inviting tenders for the "TC870 - Short Breaks Support Service for Children, Young People & Families" project, which falls under the health services and social work categories. This procurement is at the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 11:00 AM on 7th May 2021. The total value of the contract is £20,300,000, and the successful contractor will provide services across multiple lots, including care support, befriending, and recreational services. The contract is set to commence on 1st August 2021 and will run for ten years, concluding on 31st July 2031. Interested parties are required to submit their applications through the Chest e-business portal, where further details and registration can be accessed.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in health and social services, particularly those that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs). The successful bidders will be well-equipped to provide care and personal support services, befriending, and innovative recreational activities for children, young people, and their families in the North West region of the UK. This long-term contract is ideal for companies looking to expand their public sector engagement and contribute positively to community welfare.

## Notice

Manchester City Council is setting up a Flexible Purchasing System for Short Breaks Support for Children, Young People & Families for the following services: Lot 1 - Care & Personal Support (including Domiciliary and Social Care) Lot 2 - Befriending and Outreach Service Lot 3 - Sessional Recreational, Leisure and Innovative Services 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 Friday 7th May 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e86769c7-5486-49f5-afb9-a63f527685b0 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,300,000 |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85100000 - Health services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2021 at 15:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e86769c7-5486-49f5-afb9-a63f527685b0
- 20 Apr 2021 at 15:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44361dc4-c7ce-4eaa-8912-a47a1d802c0b
- 7 Apr 2021 at 10:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e4502e0-5ccb-4077-9f66-25dd13eb0f6f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e86769c7-5486-49f5-afb9-a63f527685b0
  20th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/44361dc4-c7ce-4eaa-8912-a47a1d802c0b
  20th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6e4502e0-5ccb-4077-9f66-25dd13eb0f6f
  7th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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