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title: "TC1173 - Foster Carers Training"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-03dccc"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-12-08"
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# TC1173 - Foster Carers Training

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

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of foster carers training services to The Big Initiative Ltd. The contract, titled TC1173 - Foster Carers Training, falls under the social work and related services category. The Council conducted the procurement process through an open procedure, with the main procurement category being services. The contract value is £100,000, with a contract signing date of 7th December 2023. The contracting authority is Manchester City Council, with Ms. Mavis Kiang as the contact person. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the location of the contract is in Manchester, United Kingdom.

This tender for foster carers training services by Manchester City Council presents an opportunity for businesses in the social work and related services sector. The successful supplier, The Big Initiative Ltd, will play a key role in supporting the training and development of foster carers and special guardians. Businesses that focus on providing training programmes and services related to social work, as well as those committed to social value and environmental sustainability, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The Council emphasises the importance of actively participating in the economic and social regeneration of the locality, aligning selection and award criteria with social and environmental considerations relevant to the project.

## Notice

Service requirements for the provision of Training programmes to support wider training and development offered for in-house recruited foster carers connect person's foster carers and special guardians (SGO Carers).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Tc1173 Foster Carers Training. Additional information: The Council used the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036249-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Dec 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## 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 | THE BIG INITIATIVE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 8 Dec 2023 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036249-2023
- 27 Jun 2023 at 11:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018242-2023

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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