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title: "TC1017 - The Provision of a VCSE Infrastructure Support Service"
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# TC1017 - The Provision of a VCSE Infrastructure Support Service

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6ab686d-6b4c-4609-aec8-beae2e792f74

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is seeking suppliers for the tender titled "TC1017 - The Provision of a VCSE Infrastructure Support Service," classified under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, along with associated health and social work services. This open procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with submissions due by 11am on Monday, 8th July 2019. The contract is expected to start on 1st October 2019 and run until 30th September 2022, with a total estimated value of £1,700,000. Interested parties are required to register on the e-business portal known as The Chest to access necessary documentation.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Companies with expertise in providing consultancy services, infrastructure support, or health and social work services will find themselves well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract can enhance service delivery capabilities, expand market reach, and establish long-term partnerships with the Manchester City Council.

## Notice

The Provision of a VCSE Infrastructure Support Service 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 Monday 8 July 2019

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88f2da58-a15a-43a7-932f-2e93d152712e |
| 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 | 6 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,700,000 |
| 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

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2019 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88f2da58-a15a-43a7-932f-2e93d152712e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88f2da58-a15a-43a7-932f-2e93d152712e
  6th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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