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GMCA1634: Support for Local Economy Evaluation Partner

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 Dec 2025 at 14:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process is led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, located at 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, UK. The tender, titled "GMCA1634: Support for Local Economy Evaluation Partner," falls within the research and development services and related consultancy services category. This procurement is at the tender stage with a deadline for submissions on 26 January 2026 at 12:00 PM. The process is an open competition declared below the threshold, and proposals must be submitted through The Chest, the North West Procurement Portal, using reference DN801337. The contract, valued at £60,000 gross, will commence on 9 March 2026 and conclude on 18 December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in providing evaluation services, consultancy, or research and development. A successful tender could enhance expertise and reputation in delivering quality assessments and strategic guidance in the social economy sector. The evaluation partner will be responsible for developing an evaluation framework and guiding future commissioning principles, with a focus on improving the social economy within Greater Manchester. The contract places a strong emphasis on quality (70%), making it ideal for businesses that excel in delivering high-quality, impactful results.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA1634: Support for Local Economy Evaluation Partner

Notice Description

GMCA are seeking a partner to evaluate the Support for the Social Economy Programme. This programme was commissioned in 2023 with the intention of providing a new digital front door to support Social Economy businesses, and to provide specialist support where gaps in existing provision are identified. The evaluation partner will deliver three main outputs for this contract: - An evaluation framework - An Evaluation Report - Guiding principles for future commissioning The intention for the activity will be to answer the overarching research question of 'what lessons from this programme can inform future commissioning and provision of support for Greater Manchester's social economy?'.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fa8d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084987-2025
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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