Tender

GMCA 1508 - Race Equality Panel Facilitation

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

16 May 2025 at 14:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking bids for the facilitation of the Race Equality Panel, under the tender titled "GMCA 1508 - Race Equality Panel Facilitation". Categorised under social work and related services, this procurement is specifically interested in equal opportunity consultancy services. The tender has been published with an open procedure for procurement and requires submissions by 23rd June 2025. The contract is scheduled to commence on 1st August 2025 and will conclude on 31st July 2026. The project will be primarily based in the United Kingdom, with delivery addresses extending to regions like the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

This tender offers potential growth opportunities for businesses specialising in social work, consultancy in equality, and those keen on impacting race equality initiatives. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), inviting a diverse range of bidders to participate. Companies with expertise in delivering social services, particularly those with a focus on equal opportunities, will find this project aligned with their operational strengths and growth ambitions. The budget of £168,186 further elucidates the scale of the project, making it an attractive opportunity for qualified service providers in the industry.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1508 - Race Equality Panel Facilitation

Notice Description

Facilitation of Race Equality Panel

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88718c2f-6766-4042-bc22-e7ec04a9e127
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,186 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 months
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
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

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