Summary
- OCID:
- ocds-h6vhtk-078332
- Published by:
- Manchester City Council
- Authority ID:
- AA20173
- Publication date:
- 08 October 2026
- Deadline date:
- 02 November 2026
- Notice type:
- UK4
- Has documents:
- No
- Has SPD:
- No
- Has Carbon Reduction Plan:
- N/A
Abstract
The service is an integrated NEET Prevention and Reduction Service to support the Local Authority in meeting its statutory duties for participation, tracking and support for young people aged 16 and 17. The service will deliver a preventative, intelligence-led model that reduces the number of young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) and reduces Unknown destinations.The service is to support young people aged 13-16 who are at risk of becoming NEET; young people aged 16 and 17 who are NEET or at risk of disengagement; young people up to age 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan; Manchester Care Leavers; and other identified vulnerable cohorts to re-engage in education, employment and training through the provision of holistic support, and appropriate referral and signposting to specialist services.
Full notice text
Scope
Procurement reference
P-1749
Procurement description
The service is an integrated NEET Prevention and Reduction Service to support the Local Authority in meeting its statutory duties for participation, tracking and support for young people aged 16 and 17. The service will deliver a preventative, intelligence-led model that reduces the number of young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) and reduces Unknown destinations.
The service is to support young people aged 13-16 who are at risk of becoming NEET; young people aged 16 and 17 who are NEET or at risk of disengagement; young people up to age 25 with an Education, Health and Care Plan; Manchester Care Leavers; and other identified vulnerable cohorts to re-engage in education, employment and training through the provision of holistic support, and appropriate referral and signposting to specialist services.
Delivery regions
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Total value (estimated, excluding VAT)
3043200 GBP to 3043200GBP
Contract dates (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM to 31 March 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (if all the extensions are used): 31 March 2031
Contracting authority
Manchester City Council
Identification register:
Address 1: Town Hall Extension
Town/City: Manchester
Postcode: M60 2LA
Country: United Kingdom
Website: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/
Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLNV-8798-LDMP
NUTS code: UKD33
Email: procurement@manchester.gov.uk
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Is this procurement under a special regime?
Light touch
Is the total value above threshold?
Above threshold
Trade agreements
Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
Lots
Divided into 1 lots
Lot number: 1 CPV classifications
- 80310000 - Youth education services
- 85312300 - Guidance and counselling services
Delivery regions
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Lot value (estimated)
3043200 GBP Excluding VAT
3651840 GBP Including VAT
Sustainability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contract start date (estimated)
01 April 2027, 00:00AM
Contract end date (estimated)
31 March 2029, 23:59PM
Extension end date (estimated)
31 March 2031, 23:59PM
Can the contract be extended?
Yes
Description of extensions
Two year contract with the option to extend for an additional two years.
Participation
Conditions of participation
See tender documents.
Conditions of participation
See tender documents.
Award criteria
Type: quality
Name
Quality
Weighting: 60
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Social Value
Weighting: 20
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: quality
Name
Environment
Weighting: 10
Weighting type: percentageExact
Type: price
Name
Price
Weighting: 10
Weighting type: percentageExact
Submission
Tender submission deadline
02 November 2026, 11:00AM
Enquiry deadline
23 October 2026, 11:00AM
Date of award of contract
18 December 2026, 23:59PM
Submission address and any special instructions
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 2nd November 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.The link to the CHEST advert can be found here:https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/AdvertSummary?projectId=69a2d6e2-95c1-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectStepId=6fa2d6e2-95c1-f111-813c-005056b64545
May tenders be submitted electronically?
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
Documents
Document type
Conflict of interest
Description
Not published
Document type
Bidding documents
Description
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 2nd November 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.
Coding
Commodity categories
| ID |
Title
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Parent category
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| 85312300 |
Guidance and counselling services |
Social work services without accommodation |
| 80310000 |
Youth education services |
Higher education services |
Delivery locations
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Description
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There are no delivery locations for this notice.
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Alert region restrictions
The buyer has restricted the alert for this notice to suppliers based in the following regions.
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Description
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There are no alert restrictions for this notice.
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About the buyer
- Main contact:
- N/a
- Admin contact:
- N/a
- Technical contact:
- N/a
- Other contact:
- N/a
Further information
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