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GMCA 715 - Greater Manchester Equality Panel Facilitation

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Oct 2023 at 12:57

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Tender

05 Apr 2023 at 14:31

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking facilitating organisations for three Equality Panels - LGBTQ+, Women and Girls, and Older People's. These panels aim to tackle prejudice and discrimination across the region. The GMCA covers the ten local authority areas, and the Panels advise, support, and challenge political leaders. The procurement process is in the award stage, with contracts already signed. Deadline for bids was on 5th July 2023. The GMCA operates in the services category under the Open procedure.

This tender opportunity with GMCA presents a chance for service providers in the equal opportunities consultancy sector to work on advancing equity and fairness in Greater Manchester. Businesses offering facilitation services to promote equality could find suitable opportunities here. The procurement stage has reached the award phase, with active contracts for each panel. The GMCA aims to champion inclusivity in the city-region, providing business growth prospects for organisations looking to contribute to social equality initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 715 - Greater Manchester Equality Panel Facilitation

Notice Description

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking to procure contract(s) for the facilitation of three 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 Panels advise, support and challenge Greater Manchester's political leaders and policymakers to tackle the discrimination and disadvantage that cause injustice and inequality in society, and champion Greater Manchester as an inclusive city-region. The GMCA is seeking facilitating organisations for the following panels: 1. LGBTQ+ Equality Panel 2. Women and Girls Equality Panel 3. Older Peoples Equality Panel

Lot Information

LGBTQ+ Equality Panel

Facilitation of Greater Manchester LGBTQ+ Equality Panel

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a further two years (one plus one), subject to successful delivery and budget approval.

Women and Girls Equality Panel

Facilitation of Greater Manchester Women and Girls Equality Panel

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a further two years (one plus one), subject to successful delivery and budget approval.

Older People's Equality Panel

Facilitation of Greater Manchester Older People's Equality Panel

Renewal: The contract may be extended for a further two years (one plus one), subject to successful delivery and budget approval.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03bcd6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029969-2023
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£157,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20233 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

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
Postcode Area
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
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

LGBT Foundation Ltd

Manchester Alliance for Community Care (MACC)

The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid)

Further Information

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