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GMCA 1377- Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Feb 2025 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process titled "GMCA 1377- Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme", classified under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. Based in Manchester, the project involves a Digital Marketing Campaign and a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System to enhance fostering recruitment enquiries. The procurement method utilised was a direct award. The process, which commenced through a tender, concluded with the awarding of the contract on 15 January 2025. The contract period spans from 17 January 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a project value of £79,900.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software and information systems sector. By participating, businesses can leverage the chance to engage in a high-impact project aimed at improving social services within the Greater Manchester area. Companies with expertise in digital marketing, CRM systems, and fostering recruitment initiatives would find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The supplier awarded the contract is Web Presence, marking a strategic win for SMEs in the industry.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1377- Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme

Notice Description

A Fostering Recruitment Hub, hosted by Rochdale MBC, began operations in June 2024 to receive and respond to all enquiries about fostering. A Digital Marketing Campaign is required to increase the number of enquiries and a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System is used to store, track and manage those enquiries.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01f7f47d-2928-4596-b66e-5a41025495bb
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00dd2fbd-d176-41ea-b517-708f2faa7f74
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£79,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WEB PRESENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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