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title: "TC830/GC - Social Enterprise Partnership for Manchester's Didital Assett Base"
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# TC830/GC - Social Enterprise Partnership for Manchester's Didital Assett Base

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d85def32-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by Manchester City Council, seeking a Social Enterprise Company (SEC) to develop creative and digital sector events as part of their "Social Enterprise Partnership for Manchester's Digital Asset Base" project. The tender was published on 1st October 2015 and is classified under the category of project-management services, specifically services other than construction work, with a total contract value of £1,500,000. The tender is currently in the active stage, with submissions due by 21st October 2015 for a contract period that begins on 1st March 2016 and concludes on 28th February 2019. The primary delivery location is within the North West region of the United Kingdom, encompassing sites like The Sharp Project and The Space Project.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that excel in creative event management and digital services. Companies with proven experience in facilitating events and training will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract. The focus on social enterprises also highlights a preference for businesses that can demonstrate a commitment to community engagement and employee development, making this an ideal opportunity for firms looking to expand their influence and capabilities in the social enterprise space.

## Notice

Manchester City Council (MCC) seeks a Social Enterprise Company (SEC) that has a track record in creating, stimulating, and developing events within the creative and digital sector, and is an employer that can demonstrate they have recruited, trained and up-skilled their employees. The SEC will provide staff for a variety of functions which will be detailed within the specification on behalf of NewCo/MCC at the following sites: * The Sharp Project, * The Space Project & * One Central Park Additional information: The tender documentation is accessible at www.the-chest.org.uk Interested parties are required to download, complete and re-upload the documents, together with any other documents requested in the tender documents, by 19.00 on 21 October 2015. Tenderers who have any queries are expected to use the Question and Answer facility on The Chest, to request any further information required. The responses will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria published in the tender documents. The Sharp Project, The Space Project & One Central Park

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25e2252-6129-4e57-84b3-f1e0b66877a4 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Oct 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2016 - 28 Feb 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,500,000 |
| 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

### Codes

- 79421000 - Project-management services other than for construction work
- 79993100 - Facilities management services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25e2252-6129-4e57-84b3-f1e0b66877a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a25e2252-6129-4e57-84b3-f1e0b66877a4
  1st October 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf/frm_opportunity?OpenForm&contract_id=CONTRACT-A2GJ-5A4MYK
  Provider contract link

## Notice URLs

- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf

## Provenance

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