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title: "TC983 - City-Wide Advice Service"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# TC983 - City-Wide Advice Service

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bfcb0334-dc5f-44dc-92f4-64a14337852d

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## Summary

The contract titled "TC983 - City-Wide Advice Service" has been awarded by Manchester City Council, with a total value of £2,880,000. This project falls under the Legal services category, with additional classifications related to Health and social work services. The service aims to provide debt, welfare, benefits, and housing advice within the North West region of the United Kingdom. The procurement process was carried out via an open procedure, and the contract period commenced on 1st April 2019, concluding on 31st March 2022. The tender closed on 5th November 2018.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in legal and social services, particularly those with expertise in debt advice and welfare support. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts due to the nature of the services required. Being involved in such tenders can enable these businesses to expand their service offerings and establish enduring partnerships with public sector authorities, fostering growth and community impact.

## Notice

City-Wide Advice Service which shall provide debt, welfare, benefits and housing advice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909ec7d1-b3a9-4e29-930c-3ff1d53d3211 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,880,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,880,000 |
| 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 2JA |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CITIZENS ADVICE MANCHESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79100000 - Legal services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2019 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909ec7d1-b3a9-4e29-930c-3ff1d53d3211

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/909ec7d1-b3a9-4e29-930c-3ff1d53d3211
  13th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9acdad35-a9c8-e811-80ef-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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