Tender

GMCA 1862 - Parent and Carer Support Service

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Tender

25 Feb 2026 at 15:33

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking tender submissions for the GMCA 1862 - Parent and Carer Support Service, focusing on social work services without accommodation and other community-related interventions. This procurement falls under the services category and adheres to the light touch regime. Located in Salford, United Kingdom, the tender process is in the active stage with key dates including the submission deadline on 25 March 2026, and the contract start date on 1 July 2026. Interested parties should submit their proposals via the The Chest e-tendering platform before the enquiry period ends on 18 March 2026. The contract has a potential value of £1,425,000 and may be renewed for two additional twelve-month periods.

This opportunity is ideal for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their portfolio in social work services, promoting resilience among parents and carers. The open procurement method encourages innovative approaches and collaboration. Prospective bidders should focus on delivering quality, as it accounts for 90% of the award criteria. There is ample scope for growth through service development and extension options pending successful delivery. Businesses capable of tailoring personalised support, advocacy, and empowerment programs will be competitive in addressing the needs identified by the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit, enhancing their visibility and impact across the community.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1862 - Parent and Carer Support Service

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. This may include recognising both their own and their child's experiences of trauma. We expect that this support will encompass: * A universal service available to parents and carers who have concerns or need support, especially when early signs of criminality, violence, or exploitation appear--rather than waiting for a crisis. This includes access to information on a dedicated website, opportunities to speak with a triage worker at scheduled times, signposting, ongoing support, or referrals to other services. * Personalized one-to-one support is offered, such as face-to-face sessions which may provide information and advice, advocacy, emotional support, help to address trauma, and intelligence gathering. * Professionals can also receive support on how child exploitation affects entire families, which may include advice, guidance, or training. * Peer support groups and empowerment programs for parents and carers use a strength-based approach. These groups may help develop support networks, explore various parenting styles, and share ideas on strengthening parent-child relationships, covering topics like social media, communication, and exploitation. We expect the programme to continue to evolve through co-production with parents, carers, and professional and be responsiveness to identified areas of needs. The provider must demonstrate use of evidence-based interventions. However, the VRU are not specifying how the Service should engage parents and carers nor what interventions the Service should use. This is down to the Provider and will need to be outlined in the bidders' tender documentation along with the evidence base that supports their approach and their expected outcomes. Innovation is welcomed, along with collaborations and joint bids, and the VRU will allow for flexibility of approaches to achieve the best outcomes for parents and carers and their families.

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/017013-2026
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
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SALFORD
Postcode
M27 8US
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton Park
Westminster Constituency
Salford

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