How to win: Pride in Place Neighbourhood Boards Fiscal Host Provision

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Manchester City Council is undertaking Preliminary Market Engagement to understand the availability, capacity and capability of organisations interested in acting as Fiscal Host for Manchester’s five Pride in Place Neighbourhood Boards. The anticipated role includes administering Board member allowances and expenses, maintaining auditable financial records and providing appropriate financial management and governance for public funds. The Council is seeking market feedback on capacity, experience, potential delivery models, governance arrangements, risks and barriers to help inform its future requirements and procurement approach. This is not a call for competition.

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