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title: "TC787 Manchester Advocacy Hub"
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# TC787 Manchester Advocacy Hub

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fea2fe43-8798-4291-9c71-b4f94b54fc1b

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council, on behalf of the Manchester Local Care Organisation, has awarded a contract for the provision of the Manchester Advocacy Hub and the development of a VCS Advocacy Alliance in the health and social work services category. The contract, worth GBP 6,737,200, was awarded to VoiceAbility. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with a tender period ending on 12th May 2023. The contract period is set to start on 1st October 2023 and end on 30th September 2026.

This public procurement opportunity for health and social care services by the Manchester City Council can provide growth opportunities for businesses specializing in advocacy services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested businesses need to register on the e-business portal used by the council and submit their completed tender documents by the deadline for consideration.

## Notice

Manchester City Council on behalf of the Manchester Local Care Organisation wishes to secure the services of an experienced health and social care advocacy agency to undertake provision of the Manchester Advocacy Hub and to promote development of a Manchester VCS Advocacy Alliance. 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 12 May 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd62ced-d28b-48d8-8307-8b2eb50e7580 |
| 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 | 16 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2023 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,700,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,737,200 |
| 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VOICEABILITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 16 Aug 2023 at 14:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd62ced-d28b-48d8-8307-8b2eb50e7580
- 16 Mar 2023 at 12:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5041d6-f10b-4a98-a9b7-0ea9d7fa983a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cd62ced-d28b-48d8-8307-8b2eb50e7580
  16th August 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6a5041d6-f10b-4a98-a9b7-0ea9d7fa983a
  16th March 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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