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GMCA 1312 Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (IPSPC) Evaluation Partner

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)

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18 Dec 2024 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for the GMCA 1312 Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (IPSPC) Evaluation Partner. This procurement falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category with additional classifications in health, social work, and community services. The process has concluded with awarding a contract to SQW Limited, leveraging an exemption method due to their existing involvement. The contract, valued at £51,012.71, will span from 1st June 2025 to 30th September 2026. Key locations for service delivery include the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in longitudinal research and development, particularly those capable of supporting health and social programmes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that offer consultancy services within these sectors would find this project aligned with their expertise. Awarding the contract to an existing partner highlights the importance of prior involvement and continuity in program evaluation efforts, showcasing a preference for experienced evaluators familiar with the IPSPC programme.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1312 Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (IPSPC) Evaluation Partner

Notice Description

Due to the extension of the Working Well: Individual Placement Support in Primary Care (IPSPC) programme until September 2026, GMCA sought to procure additional services from the current evaluation partner to carry out additional evaluation activities, ensuring an end-to-end longitudinal evaluation of the programme. Due to their existing involvement in the evaluation of this programme and to ensure that the evaluation is end-to-end, GMCA decided that the best route to market is to award a new contract to SQW Limited via an exemption.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7648a555-d0df-49fa-a1b2-55b69f3d26f9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Exemption
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85000000 - Health and social work services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£51,012 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,012 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY (GMCA)
Contact Name
Eleanor Walsh
Contact Email
ewsframework@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SQW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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