Tender

GMCA845 Greater Manchester UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Support for the Social Economy

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

13 Nov 2023 at 10:58

Tender

27 Oct 2023 at 11:15

Tender

27 Oct 2023 at 10:21

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is procuring a lead provider to support the local social economy through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The tender, titled "GMCA845 Greater Manchester UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Support for the Social Economy," involves creating an Online Inclusive Ownership Platform and providing specialist support activities. The contract, valued at £825,000, has a delivery window from January 2024 to March 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on November 27, 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support to compete for contracts within the Greater Manchester social economy. As the Greater Manchester Combined Authority seeks collaborative proposals to address the complex social ecosystem, businesses with specific knowledge and experience in the sector are well-suited to participate. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with key dates aligning with business growth opportunities in these service categories.

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Notice Title

GMCA845 Greater Manchester UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Support for the Social Economy

Notice Description

As part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is looking to procure a lead provider, across two separate lots, to support the local social economy. The aim of this is to provide a new digital front door to social economy support and to provide specialist support where gaps are identified. Lot 1 - To create an Online Inclusive Ownership Platform with wrap-around staff support. Lot 2 - To provide specialist support activities. Due to the complexity of the GM social ecosystem and the degree of specific knowledge and experience needed to support this sector, we are seeking proposals that demonstrate effective approaches to working collaboratively with the sector. Contract Value Lot 1 (Inclusive Ownership Platform): PS365,000 Lot 2 (Specialist Support Activities): PS460,000 Delivery window: January 2024 - March 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c28332-35fb-4010-b156-3a3eb87ec4d7
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
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£825,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-2 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
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
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
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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