--- title: "TC1055 - Contract Management System" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e19f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e19f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e19f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e19f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2021-09-16" --- # TC1055 - Contract Management System Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e19f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02e19f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02e19f.json) ## Summary Manchester City Council is currently seeking proposals for the TC1055 - Contract Management System, a tender initiated under the open procurement method. This opportunity falls within the software package and information systems industry category, with the contract expected to commence in January 2022 and running for three years, including an option to extend for an additional two years. Interested suppliers must submit their completed tender documents by 11 am on 18th October 2021, using the designated electronic submission portal, The Chest. Clarification queries must also be submitted through this platform by the specified deadline. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the software development and contract management sector, particularly those that emphasise efficiency and effective contract administration. Companies with expertise in providing comprehensive contract management systems that can adapt to local government needs are particularly well-suited to participate. Furthermore, suppliers that align their proposals with the economic and social regeneration objectives emphasised by the Council will likely find their submissions more favourable in the evaluation process. ## Notice Manchester City Council (MCC) requires a contract management system (CMS) to enable the effective design, procurement, and management of its contracts. The CMS is required to standardise best practice contract management across MCC and to create opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of MCC's contracting. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Manchester City Council (MCC) requires a contract management system (CMS) to enable the effective design, procurement, and management of its contracts. The CMS is required to standardise best practice contract management across MCC and to create opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of MCC's contracting. 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 . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 18th October 2021 as referred to in IV.2.2. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The contract will be for three years expected to commence January 2022 with an option to extend for up to two years. The successful supplier will be required to actively participate in the economic and social regeneration of the locality of, and surroundings of, the place of delivery of the contract. Therefore, selection and award criteria, specification requirements and contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations as relevant to the subject matter of this project. The Council reserves the right not to award the contract, as a result of this Contract Notice. The Council shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any organisation in responding to this notice or in tendering for the proposed contract. All submissions must be in English, with any clarifications or discussions conducted in English. Tenders and supporting documents must be priced in pounds sterling and all payments under the proposed contract will be made in pounds sterling. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023084-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 48 - Software package and information systems ### Codes - 48000000 - Software package and information systems ## Release History - 16 Sep 2021 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023084-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchester.gov.uk - https://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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