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GMCA 1611 Refugee Welcome Programme - Work and Skills Evaluation partner

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Oct 2025 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority seeks a research and evaluation partner for their Refugee Welcome Programme, a project designed to support asylum seekers and refugees in the region. Classified under the service category, specifically Education and training, and Community, social and personal services, this tender is currently in the tender stage. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 25th November 2025, with the deadline for enquiries closing on 14th November 2025. The tender operates within an open procurement method, allowing for below-threshold open competition. The contract is scheduled to commence on 5th January 2026 and conclude on 4th January 2027, located in the United Kingdom.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in research, evaluation, and social services to contribute to a meaningful community initiative. With a gross contract value of £120,000, the project is especially suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, given the suitability criteria outlined in the tender. The evaluation criteria prioritise technical and social value over cost, with a strong emphasis on quality, indicating that businesses with robust expertise and innovative approaches in similar fields could maximise their competitive edge. Participating in this tender can enhance a business's portfolio, particularly in the social services sector, while positively impacting refugee support efforts.

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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/066876-2025
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
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Jan 2026 - 4 Jan 2027 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@greatermanchester-ca.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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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