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GMCA 1248 Essential Work Skills Evaluation Partner

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

07 Feb 2025 at 14:14

Award Notice
Tender

03 Dec 2024 at 10:53

Tender Notice
Tender

14 Nov 2024 at 18:43

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for the GMCA 1248 Essential Work Skills Evaluation Partner project. This initiative involves engaging an evaluation partner for the Employer Engagement and Essential Work Skills programme aimed at employed residents in Greater Manchester. The procurement, classified under Research and development services and related consultancy services, was conducted through an open procedure with a total budget of £200,000. The tender period concluded on 19 December 2024, and the contract is set to commence on 3 February 2025 and end on 30 September 2026.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The project focuses on social research services, requiring skills in evaluation and consultancy, making it well-suited for businesses specialising in these areas. Winning similar contracts can help firms expand their portfolio within the public sector, elevate their market standing, and drive growth by demonstrating expertise in critical and impactful regional employment programmes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1248 Essential Work Skills Evaluation Partner

Notice Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) intends to procure an Evaluation Partner for the Employer Engagement and Essential Work Skills programme for GM Employed Residents through an open procurement exercise.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8946b3b9-b0a5-4d51-a280-065c3f8eebdd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£189,075 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITTLE LION RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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