GMCA 1862 Parent And Carer Support Services

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Jun 2026 at 08:47

Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the award stage for the tender titled "GMCA 1862 Parent And Carer Support Services," aimed at providing support to parents and carers. With an award value of £1,425,000, the contract encompasses health and social work services. Located in Manchester, the procurement follows an open procedure under the light touch regime, adhering to legal requirements specified in UKPGA 2023/54. Although the contract award was announced on 27th May 2026, the standstill period concludes on 15th June 2026, with the contract scheduled to commence from 1st July 2026. The service will operate primarily in the North West UK region, offering an opportunity for OASIS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, a large-scale organisation, to deliver the service designed to bolster parental resilience and provide essential skills.

This procurement invites opportunities for various businesses, particularly those specialising in social work, health services, and community support. Ideal participants include firms engaging in parent and carer resources, as well as entities offering innovative interventions and those with expertise in trauma-informed practices. With the potential for collaboration and joint bids encouraged, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to explore partnership opportunities within this initiative. Businesses can maximise growth by utilising flexibility within the service delivery modes and showcasing their innovative approaches, potentially benefiting from renewal options extending the initial nine-month contract by up to two additional years.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GMCA 1862 Parent And Carer Support Services

Notice Description

The Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit wishes to commission a service for parents and carers (guardians) designed to strengthen their resilience and provide the confidence, skills, and knowledge necessary to address concerns effectively.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Ongoing service development.

Renewal: A contract period of nine months, plus options to extend for two x twelve month periods.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065c5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052158-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

85312000 - Social work services without accommodation

85321000 - Administrative social services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,425,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,425,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£1,425,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

OASIS COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

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