Scope
Reference
P-1179
Description
To deliver the provision of a night-time medical and welfare support service to vulnerable people within Manchester city centre required on Friday and Saturday nights. The provision will work with partners to help keep people safe and reduce impact on front-line services.
Cover will also be required on Bank/public Holidays/National events and celebrations such as Halloween, New Year Eve etc. In addition to this the service may be required to cover ad hoc events and concerts that take place across the city.
We are conducting pre-market engagement to inform our specification and understand what will be possible within our budget. Pre market engagement will close at 11am on Tuesday 24th February 2026
The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Participants of the preliminary market engagement exercise will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, participants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this exercise.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 31 May 2029
- 3 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 75200000 - Provision of services to the community
- 79713000 - Guard services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
24 February 2026
Engagement process description
The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Participants of the preliminary market engagement exercise will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk . Once registered, participants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this exercise. Participants are then asked to complete the Pre Market Engagement document. https://procontract.due-north.com/RFx/RFxSummary?rfxId=ca5ebabc-5a06-f111-813c-005056b64545&projectId=dd262e69-9605-f111-813c-005056b64545
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Contracting authority
Manchester City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLNV-8798-LDMP
Town Hall Extension
Manchester
M60 2LA
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@manchester.gov.uk
Website: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government