Tender

GMCA 823 Management of GM Culture Small Grants Programme - Inspire.

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

25 Aug 2023 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has initiated a tender process for the "GMCA 823 Management of GM Culture Small Grants Programme - Inspire" in the industry category of General public services. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase with a deadline for submission on 15th September 2023. The contract period starts on 3rd November 2023 and ends on 31st October 2026. This opportunity presents a chance for businesses to bid for managing a small grants programme to support individual practitioners, freelancers, and grassroots organisations across GM, with grant awards ranging between £500 and £2,000 per annum.

Businesses specialising in cultural services and community support would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The GMCA has outlined a strategic aim to diversify opportunities and support unique cultural proposals through this procurement process. With a focus on developing local talent and fostering creativity, organisations capable of managing grant programmes and supporting freelance workers are encouraged to participate. The GMCA's aim to create a light-touch application process ensures equal opportunities for applicants, with funding decisions made by diverse panels representing various art forms and local interests.

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Notice Title

GMCA 823 Management of GM Culture Small Grants Programme - Inspire.

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) would like to invite you to provide a quote for The Provision of: Management of GM Culture small grants programme - Inspire. This strand of investment will be in support of the freelance workforce as well as independent and smaller organisations across GM with a special focus on seeding projects, diversifying opportunities, the creation of new work and springboard ideas, and supporting unique proposals that might not be supported by other funding streams. INSPIRE - A small grants programme to support individual practitioners, freelancers. and grass roots and community organisations, building on the success of GMCA's. cultural 'covid commissions' project. This will ensure that talent is supported and developed across the city region. Awards will be between PS500 and PS2,000 p/a. GMCA wishes to procure a partner to deliver this programme. Grants will be given across several thematic areas to ensure the total grant programme supports delivery of strategic aims. There will light-touch application process to ensure equality of opportunity and funding decisions will be made by panels that include local and artform representation. There will be a bidding round every three months [currently six months]. Costs for the delivery partner will be included within the allocated sum. Additional information: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) would like to invite you to provide a quote for The Provision of: Management of GM Culture Small Grants Programme - Inspire. This strand of investment will be in support of the freelance workforce as well as independent and smaller organisations across GM with a special focus on seeding projects, diversifying opportunities, the creation of new work and springboard ideas, and supporting unique proposals that might not be supported by other funding streams. INSPIRE - A small grants programme to support individual practitioners, freelancers. and grass roots and community organisations, building on the success of GMCA's. cultural 'covid commissions' project. This will ensure that talent is supported and developed across the city region. Awards will be between PS500 and PS2,000 p/a. GMCA wishes to procure a partner to deliver this programme. Grants will be given across several thematic areas to ensure the total grant programme supports delivery of strategic aims. There will light-touch application process to ensure equality of opportunity and funding decisions will be made by panels that include local and artform representation. There will be a bidding round every three months [currently six months]. Costs for the delivery partner will be included within the allocated sum.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/685208d2-4ad9-4211-9d6d-4da73b736845
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services


CPV Codes

75110000 - General public services

75124000 - Administrative recreational, cultural and religious services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2026 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
SALFORD
Postcode
M27 8US
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton Park
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Further Information

Notice Documents

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