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GMCA 874.2 School Eco Refill Pilot - Wave 3

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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19 Jan 2026 at 11:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has concluded a procurement process under the title "GMCA 874.2 School Eco Refill Pilot - Wave 3," focusing on the education and training services sector. This contract, initiated on 19th January 2026, pertains to a third wave of Eco Refill Shops in 21 Greater Manchester schools, aimed at promoting environmental sustainability through student-run initiatives. The procurement method was direct, owing to exemptions for sole supplier and value for money under PA23 regulations. Pupils Profit was awarded the contract, effective from 12th November 2025, with the delivery spanning until 31st December 2026. The project involves a series of trainings and resources geared towards empowering students to manage eco-friendly refill shops. The schools involved have the flexibility to launch their shops at their convenience during the outlined terms.

This tender offers a unique opportunity for businesses that specialise in educational support services, particularly those focusing on sustainability and entrepreneurship at the school level. Companies capable of supplying educational materials, training resources, or eco-friendly products would find this contract aligns with their expertise and portfolio. Collaborating on initiatives like this can help businesses expand their presence within the educational sector while contributing positively to the community by supporting youth-led environmental initiatives. Large enterprises with a focus on the education sector might particularly benefit by integrating with this project and providing innovative resources or platforms to enhance the learning and trading experience in schools.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 874.2 School Eco Refill Pilot - Wave 3

Notice Description

Support from Pupils Profit to undertake a third wave of Eco Refill Shops in 21 Greater Manchester Schools. The service includes: * Training resources to help children create a business plan, allocate job roles, and learn how to operate the shop. There is no need for safeguarding and DBS checks as all training is conducted by the school teaching staff online. * A starter pack of refill products to kick start the shops operation. * Help with data collection and reporting. There is no requirement for personal data. All research is conducted by the schools and personal data is not requested. The schools in this cohort will also have access to the new ECO Refill Shop Online Platform. Outline Programme: Winter Term: Enterprise Training completed, and Refill Products received. Launch when ready. Spring/Summer Term: ECO Refill Shops trade once a month, or more frequently. Autumn/Winter Term: Teams hand on to new cohorts as needed in the new school year, and continue to trade once a month, or more frequently. An exemption (sole supplier and value for money) was used as the route to market in line with the PA23 regulations and consitution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06087f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004262-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,395 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
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

PUPILS PROFIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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