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Facilitation of Greater Manchester Race Equality Panel

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

02 Oct 2025 at 07:32

Tender

16 May 2025 at 14:10

Planning

07 May 2025 at 08:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority facilitated the procurement process for the "Facilitation of Greater Manchester Race Equality Panel," with the aim to tackle structural prejudice and discrimination through the Race Equality Panel. The primary focus was on enhancing equity and fairness within the various sectors across Greater Manchester’s ten local authority areas, including Bolton, Bury, and Manchester, among others. This open competition process was governed by the UK Public General Acts and was conducted below the procurement threshold. Key milestones in the procurement included market engagement and contract planning activities in May 2025, leading to the contract start date on 1st August 2025, with the possibility of two 12-month extensions based on performance and available funding. The procurement procedure has already concluded, with the award made to Inclusivitii Limited, based in Oxford, under the service category of "Other community, social and personal services." The contract is valued at £168,186, contributing to Greater Manchester’s strategic ambitions for inclusivity.

This tender presents significant opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with expertise in delivering social and community services and a commitment to advancing equality and diversity. Companies specialising in providing facilitation services, community engagement, or equality consultancy are ideally positioned to compete in such contracts. This contract underlines the importance of having strong community ties and experience with diverse demographic groups, as these qualities are vital in executing the required duties effectively. Businesses that are equipped to deliver on such strategic and socially impactful projects can leverage this procurement to expand their portfolio, establish long-term contractual relationships, and solidify their presence in the social services industry within the UK regions.

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Notice Title

Facilitation of Greater Manchester Race Equality Panel

Notice Description

The requirement is for Facilitation of the Greater Manchester Race Equality Panel. 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 Race Equality Panel is one of seven Equality Panels 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.

Planning Information

Greater Manchester Race Equality Panel Facilitation Contract - Market Engagement Event - Friday 9th May 11.00am-12.00pm online Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking to provide contract funding for the facilitation of the Greater Manchester Race Equality Panel. The Race Equality Panel was established in December 2020. The Panel work to promote racial equality, tackle racial discrimination and foster positive relationships between ethnically diverse communities, embedding the Public Sector Equality Duty in polices, processes, procedures, practices and people development. The Race Equality Panel is one of seven equality panels established to help tackle inequalities and discrimination, 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, and champion Greater Manchester as an inclusive city-region. The contracted party will manage the day-to-day running of the Panel, with strategic support from GMCA officers, to enable the Panel to provide insight on lived experiences, codesign with policy makers, collaborate with stakeholders and communicate with residents, contributing to Greater Manchester's strategic ambitions for Good Lives for All. More details are in the briefing attached. The GMCA invites interested organisations to attend an online event on Friday 9th May 11.00am-12.00pm where the tendering process and contract delivery requirements will be outlined. To attend, please register via race.equality@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050d8f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061523-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, 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

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£168,186 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£168,186 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£168,186 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
8 May 2025Expired
Award Date
19 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2026 6-12 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

INCLUSIVITII

Further Information

Notice Documents

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