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Tender for the Facilitation of Greater Manchester Equality Panels

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

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09 Jul 2021 at 12:08

TenderAmendment

30 Apr 2021 at 09:56

Tender

30 Mar 2021 at 08:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking proposals through an open procurement process for the facilitation of Greater Manchester Equality Panels. This initiative aims to improve equity and fairness in decision-making across various sectors in the ten local authority areas, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester, and Wigan. The contract is valued at £500,000 and is scheduled to run from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2023. The deadline for tender submissions was 30 April 2021, and interested organisations are encouraged to submit tenders for all or specific panels, including LGBTQ+, Women and Girls, Race, Faith, and Older Peoples Equality Panels. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSE) that focus on social justice and inclusivity. Businesses experienced in managing community engagement, equality advocacy, and providing consulting services in social initiatives will find this contract particularly relevant. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority's commitment to enhancing community voices positions this tender as a valuable chance for organisations dedicated to tackling inequality and improving access for all demographics.

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Notice Title

Tender for the Facilitation of Greater Manchester Equality Panels

Notice Description

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking to provide contract funding for the facilitation of our Greater Manchester Equality Panels. The Greater Manchester Strategy sets out a clear ambition for 'a place where all voices are heard and where, working together, we can shape our future', and this is reinforced in the principles underpinning the Greater Manchester Model; 'doing with not to'. Greater Manchester covers the ten local authority areas of Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan. The Equality Panels have been established to help tackle the structural and organisational prejudice and discrimination that causes inequality and injustice in society, through the advancement of equity and fairness in decisions, policies and services across all sectors and communities. The role of the panels is to: * Champion Greater Manchester's cultural heritage and history of community inclusion and social justice * Advise the Mayor of Greater Manchester and the Greater Manchester Lead for Ageing and Equalities of the challenges and opportunities faced by people linked to their identity. * Constructively challenge political and system leaders for tackling prejudice and discrimination within their organisations and structures * Proactively support the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and its public, private and voluntary sector partners to develop effective solutions that tackle inequality and increase equity. The GMCA is seeking facilitating organisations for the following panels: 1. LGBTQ+ Equality Panel -Lot 1 2. Women and Girls Equality Panel - Lot 2 3. Race Equality Panel - Lot3 4. Faith Advisory Panel - Lot4 5. Older Peoples Equality Panel - Lot 5 Bidders have the ability to submit a tender submission to facilitate all, some or one of the panels. Further Details can be found on the Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fb3ec9dc-d5c0-444a-810c-ae1154f73d50
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaae062a-4e3a-47e4-a530-6fb1c57bd9dc
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jul 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jul 2021 - 11 Jul 2023 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
Contact Name
Bushra Dawood
Contact Email
procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1616084120

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton Park
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

BHA FOR EQUALITY

LGBT FOUNDATION

MACC

MANCHESTER WOMEN'S AID

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