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GMCA1759 Court Well-being Support Service

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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20 Apr 2026 at 14:10

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The buyer, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, has awarded the contract titled "GMCA1759 Court Well-being Support Service" under the services category to cater to the needs of people on probation. This procurement process, which utilised a direct method below the threshold without competition, falls under the light-touch regime. The procurement supports the Greater Manchester Integrated Rehabilitation Services by providing a well-being support initiative aimed at addressing unmet needs. The contract has a duration from 1st April 2026 to 30th September 2027, and the supplier is THE BIG LIFE COMPANY LIMITED, located in Manchester. The process transitioned from the tender initiation to award stage, with the contract successfully signed on 1st April 2026.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies specialising in social services and rehabilitation support. The contract, valued at £230,425 net (£276,510 gross), presents an excellent opportunity for entities focused on delivering needs-led and practical support to people on probation, particularly those that can offer accommodation, financial and emotional guidance, health, well-being services, as well as support in building relationships and accessing community services. Large-scale organisations with a focus on social services, especially those with a strong foothold in the Manchester region, could find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their service offerings and enhancing community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA1759 Court Well-being Support Service

Notice Description

Provision of a well-being Support Service for Greater Manchester Integrated Rehabilitation Services which supports individuals on their journey of rehabilitation by meeting unmet needs. The Wellbeing Service engages with and provides a range of support to People on Probation offering needs-led, emotional and practical support to meet un-met need including accommodation and finance, health and well-being, motivation, family and relationships, accessing services, building confidence and self-esteem. It builds trusting relationships to assist people to access wider community support and move forward positively in their lives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068698
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035738-2026
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

CPV Codes

85320000 - Social services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£230,425 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 30 Sep 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

THE BIG LIFE

Further Information

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