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title: "Provision of Workplace Adjustments"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dc07"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Provision of Workplace Adjustments

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dc07

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## Summary

Manchester City Council has initiated an open procurement process for the "Provision of Workplace Adjustments," aiming to acquire services related to ergonomic equipment, coaching, training, and assessments. This tender, classified under services, falls within the "Various office equipment and supplies" and "Training services" industry categories. The opportunity is being conducted through the e-business portal known as the Chest, with key submission details requiring electronic responses by 11am on 31st August 2026. The procurement process is at the tender stage, and it is essential for interested parties to address any clarification queries by 24th August 2026. The council, functioning as a sub-central government public authority, ensures that the contract caters exclusively to the United Kingdom, particularly in the region of UKD3.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for enterprises offering ergonomic and workplace adjustment solutions, especially those equipped to provide office supplies and comprehensive training services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find themselves well-suited for this contract, which prioritises criteria such as quality, social value, and environmental considerations. With the contract period set to commence on 9th December 2026, lasting initially for two years with a potential one-year extension, businesses focusing on sustainable development and innovative adjustments in the workplace can leverage this initiative to expand their footprint and foster business growth.

## Notice

A contract for the delivery of workplace adjustments for staff consisting of ergonomic equipment, coaching, training and assessments.

### Lot Information

Ergonomic Furniture, Equipment and DSE Workstation Assessments

The provision of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) workstation assessments and the supply, delivery and fitting of ergonomic operator chairs and related equipment for Manchester City Council employees.

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 1 year.

Coaching and Training Services

The service supports employees who, due to disability, menopause, health condition, sensory impairments or neurotype experience barriers in the workplace and would benefit from structured support to work effectively in their role.

Renewal: The contract period will be for 2 years with the option to extend for an additional 1 year.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074030-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2026 - 8 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £501,000 |
| Lots value | £501,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 09:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074030-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074030-2026
  5th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.the-chest.org.uk
  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. Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including procurement specific questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 31st August 2026 as referred to in the tender documentation. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation.

## Notice URLs

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

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