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title: "TC985 Learning and Development Flexible Purchasing System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03415f"
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# TC985 Learning and Development Flexible Purchasing System

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03415f

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is currently inviting tenders for the "TC985 Learning and Development Flexible Purchasing System" under the services category, specifically focusing on education and training services. The procurement process is in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 11 am on Wednesday 29 June 2022. The contract, which is valued at £5 million, is set to commence on 1 September 2022, lasting for a period of ten years. Interested applicants must register on the e-business portal known as The Chest to access relevant documentation and submit their proposals electronically.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in learning and development services, particularly those providing soft skills, leadership training, and health and well-being programs. Companies that can demonstrate their commitment to social and environmental considerations and that are experienced in working with local authorities will be well-suited to compete for this contract. The flexibility of the purchasing system allows for various suppliers to contribute, fostering collaboration and enhancing services aimed at community regeneration in the Manchester area.

## Notice

The establishment of a flexible purchasing system for Learning and Development to include the following Lots: Lot 1 - Soft Skills and Leadership & Management Development Lot 2 - Elected Member Development Lot 3 - Health, Wellbeing & Environmental Lot 4 - Working with Adults & Children Lot 5 - Technical & Working Safely with Machinery

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Soft Skills and Leadership & Management Development

Further details are set out in the procurement document. 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 Wednesday 29 June 2022 as referred to in IV.2.2.

Lot 2 - Elected Member Development

Further details are set out in the procurement document. 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 Wednesday 29 June 2022 as referred to in IV.2.2.

Lot 3 - Health, Wellbeing & Environmental

Further details are set out in the procurement document. 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 Wednesday 29 June 20222 as referred to in IV.2.2.

Lot 4 - Working with Adults & Children

Further details are set out in the procurement document. 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 Wednesday 29 June 2022 as referred to in IV.2.2.

Lot 5 - Technical & Working Safely with Machinery

Further details are set out in the procurement document. 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 Wednesday 29 June 2022 as referred to in IV.2.2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015033-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| 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

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 May 2022 at 10:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015033-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.the-chest.org.uk
- https://www.manchester.gov.uk

## Provenance

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