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TC728 - Multisystemic Therapy Service for Young People in Manchester

Manchester City Council
North West
21 November 2024 to 22 November 2026

Delivery of a Multisystemic Therapy (MST) programme designed to support children and young people at risk of entering care, ensuring they remain within their family units. The service is an evidence-based intervention requiring clinical oversight and intensive support patterns for families within the local authority area.

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Awarded value: £2m; As published
Published: 31 July 2024; Find a Tender
Awarded: 21 November 2024; Action for Children
Contract length: 24 months; Ends 22 November 2026

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of evidence-based Multisystemic Therapy services to support children and families on the edge of care.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
31 July 2024
Contract awardedto Action for Children
21 November 2024
Contract starts
21 November 2024
Contract ends
22 November 2026

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How it compares

6.6× the typical early help contract (£301k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/861352/tc728-multisystemic-therapy-service-for-young-people-in-manchester
Buyer reference: DN734852
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Manchester City Council. TC728 - Multisystemic Therapy Service for Young People in Manchester. Contract award, 31 July 2024. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/861352/tc728-multisystemic-therapy-service-for-young-people-in-manchester (accessed 12 October 2026).