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Evaluation and Research, Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Jan 2023 at 22:09

Tender

20 Jun 2022 at 14:42

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of research, evaluation, and consultancy services to the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit. The contract, titled "Evaluation and Research, Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit," falls under the research consultancy services category and is valued at £780,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and Manchester Metropolitan University is the active supplier for this contract.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the research consultancy services sector to engage with a public sector organisation and contribute towards measuring the success and impact of violence reduction initiatives. Companies with a strong background in evaluation, research, and consultancy services, particularly in areas related to serious violence, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract, active since October 17, 2022, involves providing ongoing support to the VRU, which focuses on tackling and reducing violence through a multi-agency, public health approach in the Greater Manchester area.

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Notice Title

Evaluation and Research, Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit

Notice Description

The provider will provide research, evaluation and consultancy services to enable the VRU to effectively measure success and impact. The provider should ensure a regular presence in the VRU, including attendance at relevant team meetings, as well as delivery workstream meetings and Research and Evaluation Steering Group meetings. Within the VRU, the provider will assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the whole work programme. Identification and prioritisation of the themes and outputs required will be determined in partnership with the provider, based on the requirements as set out in this specification. The provider will work closely with workstream leads and commissioned providers to implement and deliver robust evaluation, and provide an advisory role around research, monitoring and small level evaluations more generally. They will also remain abreast of current research and evidence related to serious violence to maintain a relevant approach.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider will provide research, evaluation and consultancy services to enable the VRU to effectively measure success and impact. The provider should ensure a regular presence in the VRU, including attendance at relevant team meetings, as well as delivery workstream meetings and Research and Evaluation Steering Group meetings. Within the VRU, the provider will assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the whole work programme. Identification and prioritisation of the themes and outputs required will be determined in partnership with the provider, based on the requirements as set out in this specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-034872
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000320-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£780,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Jan 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Mr Andrew Elliott
Contact Email
andrew.elliott@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7715489282

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
TLD North West (England), TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton Park
Westminster Constituency
Salford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

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