---
title: "TC1107 - The Provision of a Manchester Sensory Support Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dc10"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2024-01-22"
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# TC1107 - The Provision of a Manchester Sensory Support Service

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03dc10

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council has awarded a contract for the Provision of a Manchester Sensory Support Service to Big Life Schools Academy Trust. The procurement process, which was in the award stage, had key dates such as the award date on 22nd January 2024. The contract value is approximately £14,272,115. The service falls under the education and training services category and was open for bidding through an open procedure.

This tender for the Sensory Support Service in Manchester presents an opportunity for businesses in the education and training sector to provide specialist staffing and peripatetic services. Companies offering high-quality services, a focus on social value, and sustainability practices would be well-suited to compete. The Manchester City Council, acting as the buyer, aimed to promote inclusion in educational settings and maximise outcomes for children and young people within the city.

## Notice

The Provision of a Sensory Support Service

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of a Manchester Sensory Support Service. Additional information: The Council used the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants needed to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk. Applicants needed to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on Monday 31 July 2023

Renewal: Option to extend for up to a further 24 months

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002132-2024 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,950,000 |
| Lots value | £19,950,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £14,272,115 |

## 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 | BIG LIFE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2024 at 16:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002132-2024
- 23 Jun 2023 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017957-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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