Scope
Reference
P-0247
Description
The procurement is for a framework to support cleaning and maintenance services of cultural objects assets.
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 https://procontract.due-north.com/Procurer/Advert/View?advertId=85c513b8-0651-f011-813a-005056b64545&fromAdvertEvent=True
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £200,000 excluding VAT
- £240,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 12 September 2025 to 11 September 2029
- 4 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 92522100 - Preservation services of historical sites
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
4
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
See tender documents
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Conditions of participation
See tender documents
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
14 July 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
21 July 2025, 11:00am
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 21st July 2025 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.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | For the Quality Criterion suppliers will be scored on their responses to the relevant quality questions within the Tender Questionnaire. Suppliers must score at least a mean average score of 3... |
Quality | 35% |
| Price | Suppliers are required to complete the Pricing Schedule within the procurement documentation. The Price score will be calculated following the relevant methodology set out within the Award Criteria... |
Price | 35% |
| Social Value | Suppliers must self-certify that they and their subcontractors pay the Real Living Wage and do not operate zero-hour contracts. Suppliers that fail to do this will be excluded and their tenders will... |
Quality | 20% |
| Environment | For the Environment Criterion suppliers will be scored on their responses to the relevant Environment questions within the Tender Questionnaire. Further details on the award criteria can be found... |
Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://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 21st July 2025 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.
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