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GMCA1480 Delivering Call to Evidence: Victim of Crime Sector Engagement Facilitator - To Support the Greater Manchester Victims' Strategic Needs Assessment

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

29 Sep 2025 at 12:07

Tender

25 Apr 2025 at 14:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract for "GMCA1480 Delivering Call to Evidence: Victim of Crime Sector Engagement Facilitator - To Support the Greater Manchester Victims' Strategic Needs Assessment" following a competitive procurement exercise. Categorised under research and development services and related consultancy services, this contract aims to enhance understanding and service provision for victims of crime. Located in Manchester, the procurement stage is complete with the contract awarded to EQUALITY COLLABS LTD, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in London. The contract commenced on 24th September 2025 and will conclude on 26th January 2026, with a total value of £49,875 (excluding VAT). This project is aligned with the Greater Manchester strategies for gender-based violence and broader community inclusivity.

This opportunity enhances business growth by offering services that are instrumental in shaping future funding for victim support services. The project is well-suited for SMEs in the research, engagement, and consultancy sectors, particularly those with experience in community-based service evaluation and enhancement. Businesses that can offer innovative engagement techniques and have an understanding of diverse community needs in metropolitan areas like Greater Manchester would be ideally positioned to compete in similar tenders. The open procurement method fosters inclusive competition, providing a platform for smaller enterprises to contribute to public sector projects.

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Notice Title

GMCA1480 Delivering Call to Evidence: Victim of Crime Sector Engagement Facilitator - To Support the Greater Manchester Victims' Strategic Needs Assessment

Notice Description

Following a competitive procurement exercise, GMCA has awarded a contract for the provision of Delivering Call to Evidence: Victim of Crime Sector Engagement Facilitator - To Support the Greater Manchester Victims' Strategic Needs Assessment. The successful provider is required to engage with the sector and develop our understanding of current demand and service quality, identify gaps in provision, highlight where there is best practice and carry out a comprehensive review of the services we currently commission. This is to inform future funding of services which support victims of crime. We are also seeking support in understanding the victim / witness experience by carrying out a range of engagement / listening exercises with the sector and victims and witnesses with lived experience themselves. This research is crucial in order to ensure funding is used in the best way possible, delivering value for money. It is important that the work considers our ambitions for victims in Greater Manchester outlined in the Gender-Based Violence Strategy, Standing Together Plan and the Greater Manchester Strategy. It is particularly important to us that services reflect the diversity of our communities in Greater Manchester.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0507d7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060488-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
£49,950 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£49,875 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2025 - 26 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchesterfire.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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EQUALITY COLLABS

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