AwardedAwarded 29 September 2026

Provision of Reflective Practice

Manchester City Council · Local authority

In brief

Manchester City Council awarded care work to The British Red Cross Society on 29 September 2026.

The notice gives a value of £165,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 1 year, up to 3 years with extensions, starting 7 September 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

This procurement is for the provision of psychological support through reflective practice sessions to frontline staff in Manchester City Council's Homelessness Service.

Who won

Winner	Value	Dates
The British Red Cross Society (SME) 19 bids received	£163,740	Awarded 29 September 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

24 February 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 016339-2026
11 March 2026Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 021613-2026
8 July 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 064139-2026
8 October 2026Contract award notice · UK6, notice 095340-2026

About the buyer

Manchester City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for care

Great Places Housing Group Limited2 contracts
Age Concern Manchester (t/a Age UK Manchester)1 contract
Be Caring Ltd1 contract
Bha for Equality1 contract
C4 Care Limited1 contract

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From notice 016339-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 24 February 2026, last updated 8 October 2026. We last checked for changes on 8 October 2026.