Award

GMCA 1695 - Facilitation of the Adult Social Care Commission

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

10 Dec 2025 at 14:22

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process facilitated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority involves the contracting effort for GMCA 1695, which focuses on the "Facilitation of the Adult Social Care Commission" under the services category. This project, aimed at addressing improvements in adult social care within Greater Manchester, progressed to the Award stage as of 10th December 2025. The procurement process used a method identified as "Below threshold - unknown" and aligns with legal basis under the UK Parliament Government Act of 2023. The contract has been active since 1st October 2025 and is set to be completed by 1st April 2026. The primary location for this project is Greater Manchester, UK.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on social care systems. Large organisations specialising in stakeholder collaboration, insight collection, and solution implementation within the social care sector would find this contract beneficial to their growth. With the buyer being a reputable public authority, there is potential for businesses to build their reputation and portfolio through collaboration in public sector projects, particularly in the North West England region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1695 - Facilitation of the Adult Social Care Commission

Notice Description

To create a consistent space for key stakeholders to collaborate on long-standing, known issues, within adult social care in Greater Manchester. * Collate existing insight and lived experience to identify what's not working and potential solutions. * Bring stakeholders together to discuss, prioritise and implement solutions. * Track progress and outcomes throughout the process. * Ensure diversity of stakeholders, aligned with a terms of reference that recognises intersectionality and avoids duplication

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f2da
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081546-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EMBRACE WIGAN & LEIGH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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