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title: "Manchester City Council Rates 2026/27"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cb06"
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published: "2026-07-14"
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# Manchester City Council Rates 2026/27

Buyer: THE OPEN UNIVERSITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cb06

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## Summary

The procurement process involves "THE OPEN UNIVERSITY" as the buying organisation, awarding a contract titled "Manchester City Council Rates 2026/27", under the industry category of services, specifically administration, defence, and social security services. The location of the procurement is the United Kingdom, and it is currently at the Contract Award stage as of 14th July 2026. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and completed using the "direct" procurement method, classified as "Below threshold - without competition". The contract, signed on 20th March 2026, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with a value of GBP 32,790.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in public administration services to secure a contract with a reputable public authority, such as the Manchester City Council. It provides growth potential for businesses capable of delivering comprehensive administration services, with a specific focus on managing public budgets and rates. Such contracts are ideally suited to seasoned service providers in the public sector, especially those with experience in collaborating with local government entities. The engagement can foster long-term relationships and enhance a company's portfolio in public sector work.

## Notice

Manchester City Council Business Rates Bill 2026/27

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066296-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £32,790 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE OPEN UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | MILTON KEYNES |
| Post town | Milton Keynes |
| Postcode | MK7 6AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ12 Milton Keynes |
| Local authority | Milton Keynes |
| Electoral ward | Monkston |
| Westminster constituency | Milton Keynes Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75000000 - Administration, defence and social security services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2026 at 14:04 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066296-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066296-2026
  14th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.manchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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