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title: "TC1173 - Foster Carers Training"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-12-08"
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# TC1173 - Foster Carers Training

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e7de2601-9025-403c-ac54-176d92657dbe

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council has awarded a contract for "TC1173 - Foster Carers Training" to The Big Initiative Ltd. The contract is valued at £100,000 and will run from December 8, 2023, to December 7, 2028. This contract falls under the main procurement category of services and was procured through an open procedure. The tender period ended on July 27, 2023.

This tender for foster carers training by the Manchester City Council presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the social work and related services industry. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in providing services across various regions in the United Kingdom should consider engaging with the Manchester City Council's procurement process.

## Notice

TC1173 - Foster Carers Training

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b804e3a-dfa6-49dc-a342-557fe812d56b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | 8 Dec 2023 - 7 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE BIG INITIATIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2023 at 14:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b804e3a-dfa6-49dc-a342-557fe812d56b
- 8 Dec 2023 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64cfb973-49d7-4a69-92e1-a1e165eefb1e
- 5 Jul 2023 at 09:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca69cd07-31ae-4a3a-9d25-1c86804f1a06
- 27 Jun 2023 at 11:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be4c1c1-8e09-4aff-8466-c10e9bb72c24

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b804e3a-dfa6-49dc-a342-557fe812d56b
  8th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64cfb973-49d7-4a69-92e1-a1e165eefb1e
  8th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ca69cd07-31ae-4a3a-9d25-1c86804f1a06
  5th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3be4c1c1-8e09-4aff-8466-c10e9bb72c24
  27th June 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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