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title: "TC1164 Market Administration and Payments System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0484ac"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2025-03-20"
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# TC1164 Market Administration and Payments System

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0484ac

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## Summary

Manchester City Council is procuring a Market Administration and Payments System under the industry category of Software-related services, specifically for software packages and information systems. The procurement process is active and follows an open procedure with submissions being handled electronically via the e-business portal known as the Chest. Key deadlines include the submission of tender documents by 11am on 27th August 2024. The contract, valued at £450,000, will commence on 19th December 2024 and will last for 5 years with an option to extend for up to 4 additional years in two separate 2-year periods. The primary location for this procurement is within the region coded as UKD, Manchester. The Council emphasises a commitment to economic and social regeneration through this procurement.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses in the software services sector to expand their operations and secure a substantial contract with a regional authority. Companies specialised in providing SaaS platforms with functionalities such as market trading, account management, and health and safety compliance will find this tender particularly suitable. Smaller businesses, including SMEs, are encouraged to compete, as they can offer the innovative and flexible services required to fulfil the Council's needs. Winning this contract could establish a long-term partnership with Manchester City Council, enhancing business portfolios and demonstrating capability in managing public sector projects effectively.

## Notice

Manchester City Council seeks a market administration and payment system. Our objective is to establish a supported and auditable retail platform to facilitate the continued sale of market trading spaces and the issuing of permission to operate a market. The system will play a pivotal role in managing independent traders, Sunday market and car boot stall holders, as well as independent market operators. The key functions of the system include Sale, Account Management, Administrator Management, and Health & Safety. The service must be a true Software as a Service (SaaS) offering

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Further details are set out in the procurement documents. 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 the standard questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 27th August 2024 as referred to in IV 2.2

Renewal: 2 Optional extensions, 1st option to extend for 2 years and further option to extend for further 2 years .

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010397-2025 |
| 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 | 20 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | £450,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £833,184 |

## 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 | TLD North West (England), TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FARTHEST GATE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 20 Mar 2025 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010397-2025
- 25 Jul 2024 at 13:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023250-2024

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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