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title: "TC820 - Quality Assurance Professionals for Schools"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2021-06-02"
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# TC820 - Quality Assurance Professionals for Schools

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ffcc7cbe-5882-46e3-ae7b-01fac219567b

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council has initiated a tender, titled "TC820 - Quality Assurance Professionals for Schools," aimed at providing quality assurance services within the education sector. This procurement process falls under the industry category of education and training services and is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 11am on 2 July 2021. The estimated value of the contract is £980,000, and services will commence from 1 September 2021 through to 31 August 2026. Interested applicants must register on the Chest e-business portal to submit their completed documents electronically. This procurement is conducted through a selective method, specifically employing a restricted procedure.

This tender presents a significant growth opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in quality assurance services for educational institutions. Businesses that excel in providing educational consultancy, monitoring and assurance services will find this procurement particularly suited to their expertise. By participating in this tender, successful applicants can establish long-term partnerships with the Manchester City Council, contributing to the enhancement of educational standards in the region.

## Notice

Flexible Purchasing System - Quality Assurance Professionals for Schools 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 02 July 2021

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8147e4c9-b437-4d3d-8054-8e4af2874dc8 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2021 - 31 Aug 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £980,000 |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Jun 2021 at 14:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8147e4c9-b437-4d3d-8054-8e4af2874dc8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8147e4c9-b437-4d3d-8054-8e4af2874dc8
  2nd June 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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