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Creative Oracy Project

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Mar 2026 at 13:19

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Creative Oracy Project" is managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. The project falls under the industry category of social work and related services, situated in Manchester, UK. The procurement process is now in the award stage after being initiated without competition, under a direct procurement method. Key dates include the contract signing on 12 March 2026, with an active period lasting until 31 March 2027. The project forms part of the Greater Manchester Creative Health Place Partnership Programme, focusing on creative oracy. Interested parties should note that the initiative includes comprehensive project management alongside collaborative processes with library staff, speech and language experts, and creative practitioners.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and community services to contribute to an impactful programme in Manchester. With a gross contract value of £102,660, this project offers significant growth potential for businesses adept at managing and delivering community-focused training and support. Organisations experienced in creating shareable resources and evaluation processes will find this contract aligns with their capabilities. Zion Arts Centre Limited, recognised for its large scale operations and VCSE nature, has been selected as the supplier, indicating the suitability of businesses versed in similar large-scale community engagement projects to compete in future such tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Creative Oracy Project

Notice Description

Management and delivery of creative oracy project as part of the GM Creative Health Place Partnership Programme. This includes project management, co-design process with library staff, speech and language experts and creative practitioners. Development and delivery of training, ongoing support for staff during delivery, top up training, creation of shareable resources and evaluation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067522
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027928-2026
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

85300000 - Social work and related services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,550 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
12 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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
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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

ZION ARTS CENTRE

Further Information

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