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Young People's Wellbeing Service

Manchester City Council · Local authority

In brief

Manchester City Council is looking for suppliers for care and healthcare work (North West).

The estimated value is £3,125,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

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

Bids close at 11am, Friday 9 October 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by
11:59pm, Wednesday 23 September 2026
Bids by
11am, Friday 9 October 2026

How bids are scored

Quality 50% · Price 20% · Social Value 20% · Environment 10%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Typical: a median of 5 bids per contract for this buyer (from 35 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

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 The service will provide person-centred health and wellbeing support for young people; accessible health and wellbeing information and resources for young people, families and practitioners; peer support opportunities; workforce training and development; and skills, participation and employment development opportunities for young people with lived experience. The service will promote positive physical and mental health and wellbeing, address the wider social determinants of health, and reduce health inequalities through prevention and early intervention approaches.

Should I bid?

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How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
  4. Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Wednesday 23 September 2026.
  5. Make sure your bid arrives before 11am, Friday 9 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 039860-2026
  2. Tender notice · UK4, notice 083059-2026

Last time this was bought

Children and Young People Independent Advocacy and Independent Visitor Service

Awarded
28 August 2026
Value
£696,325
Bids
5

Matched on Manchester City Council, the type of work and the title; it may be a related contract rather than the same one. Check the notice to be sure.

About the buyer

Manchester City CouncilLast 12 months

Procurements

96

Awards

50

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From notice 039860-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 30 April 2026, last updated 2 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.