Tender

GM Youth Civic Leadership Programme

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

15 Sep 2025 at 15:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has initiated an open tender titled "GM Youth Civic Leadership Programme" aimed at increasing ethnic diversity in civic leadership roles across the Greater Manchester area. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, is part of the authority's efforts to support the race equality framework by empowering racially marginalised youth through training, mentoring, and civic engagement. Businesses interested must submit tenders through The Chest portal by 12:00 on 24th October 2025. The programme is categorised under education and training services and expects a budget of £90,000 with potential renewals extending the contract until November 2028. The contract period is set from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2026, covering various UK regions, including UKC to UKK.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations specialising in education, training, and community engagement, especially those experienced in working with youth and diversity initiatives. Businesses with competencies in developing leadership skills, fostering inclusion, and addressing social challenges will find this procurement particularly aligned with their focus. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, with a heavy emphasis on delivering quality, social value, and innovative approaches to leadership empowerment. The opportunity to collaborate with a substantial public authority like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority offers growth potential through enhanced visibility and expanded networks in the public sector.

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Notice Title

GM Youth Civic Leadership Programme

Notice Description

The Greater Manchester Youth Civic Leadership Programme aims to increase ethnic diversity in civic leadership roles by empowering racially marginalised young people (ages 18 and under) across all 10 GM boroughs. Building on two years of success, the programme will develop participants' leadership skills, confidence, and understanding of public roles such as councillors, school governors, and board members. It includes training, mentoring, engagement with public bodies, and alumni connections. The programme also seeks to strengthen civic institutions through collaboration, awareness of racial inequalities, and support for the Race Equality Framework, with a strong focus on intersectionality, inclusion, and measurable social impact.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059aa6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056706-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056706-2025
    15th September 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
    All tenders must be submitted via The Chest (the North West Procurement Portal) - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/. The Chest reference for this opportunity is DN788375. All tender responses must be submitted via The Chest. For the avoidance of doubt, tenders received in any other way will be rejected.

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