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title: "TC787 Manchester Advocacy Hub"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03b361"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-08-17"
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# TC787 Manchester Advocacy Hub

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b361

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council, on behalf of the Manchester Local Care Organisation, completed the procurement process for the TC787 Manchester Advocacy Hub. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically in health and social work services. The main objective is to secure the services of a health and social care advocacy agency to operate the Manchester Advocacy Hub and promote the Manchester VCS Advocacy Alliance. The procurement method used was an open procedure, where interested parties needed to submit tender documents by 11th May 2023.

This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the health and social care sector to engage with the Manchester City Council and contribute to the local community. Businesses specialising in health and social work services, with a focus on advocacy, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process emphasises quality, social value, and environmental considerations, offering an opportunity for businesses to align their offerings with the Council's objectives and contribute to the region's economic and social welfare.

## 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Further details are set out in the procurement documents. Additional information: The Council is used the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will needed to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants were required to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Friday 12 May 2023.

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for up to 60 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024188-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 12 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Aug 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,700,000 |
| Lots value | £6,700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,737,200 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## 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

- 17 Aug 2023 at 13:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024188-2023
- 16 Mar 2023 at 12:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007670-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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