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Elephants Trail: Story Telling and Communications Project

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Mar 2026 at 11:09

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the "Elephants Trail: Story Telling and Communications Project" concluded on 26 March 2026. This initiative focuses on fostering capacity for community reporting and citizen journalism, enhancing individuals' storytelling skills to amplify residents' voices. Categorised under services, the project resides within the community action programme and is situated in the Greater Manchester area, UK region "UKD33". This procurement was completed using a direct, below-threshold method without competition, thus employing the "lightTouch" regime. The contract commenced on 2 January 2026 and is active until 1 April 2026, with Unlimited Potential identified as the main supplier.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses adept in community engagement and media production. Large-scale organisations with expertise in storytelling, communications, and video production services may find value, particularly those focusing on local community development. The project allows businesses to engage directly with community initiatives and leveraging skills in citizen journalism, potentially enhancing their portfolio in public sector contracts. The supplier, Unlimited Potential, demonstrates a commitment to community-oriented projects, making it a fitting candidate for businesses with similar ambitions in regional development strategies and community-oriented services.

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Notice Title

Elephants Trail: Story Telling and Communications Project

Notice Description

Live Well Storytelling and Communications - Capacity building for community reporting and citizen journalism by developing people's confidence and skills to capture residents' voices.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0674cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027793-2026
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

85 - Health and social work services

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

85322000 - Community action programme

92110000 - Motion picture and video tape production and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£91,405 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

UNLIMITED POTENTIAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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