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GMCA 1611 - Refugee Welcome Programme - Work and Skills Evaluation Partner

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

26 Feb 2026 at 16:51

Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, focused on the Refugee Welcome Programme, seeking a Work and Skills Evaluation Partner. The project aims to support asylum seekers and refugees in Greater Manchester through tailored research and evaluations, ultimately enhancing their access to education and support. The procurement method employed was open competition, categorised under education and training services, and other community services, fitting within a special light-touch regime. The contract commenced on 5th January 2026 and concludes on 4th January 2027. This contracting process had a gross value of £120,000 and was awarded to the Institute for Public Policy Research. The tender enquiry period closed on 14th November 2025, followed by a submission deadline on 25th November 2025.

This procurement opportunity provides significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in social policy research, education services, and community support systems. Ideal candidates might include organisations experienced in programme evaluation and those focusing on refugee and asylum seeker support. With an emphasis on both technical quality and social value—comprising 90% of the award criteria—and financial submission at 10%, businesses prepared to demonstrate innovative, impactful evaluation approaches are well-suited for such tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) entities, are specifically encouraged to participate, aligning with the tender's suitability criteria.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1611 - Refugee Welcome Programme - Work and Skills Evaluation Partner

Notice Description

RWP is Greater Manchester's (GMs) partnership approach to supporting people seeking asylum and refugees to access the support and education they need to learn, settle and thrive. RWP now seek a research and evaluation partner to produce tailored evaluation of this programme and develop findings.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d02d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017582-2026
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

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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH

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