GMCA 1627 - Supporting Neurodivergent Young Adults to Move Closer to the Workplace

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Notice Description

This project will pilot and test a co-designed, trauma-informed creative health approach, led by neurodivergent (ND) creatives, to support ND young adults across Greater Manchester to enter, sustain, and thrive in meaningful work. The project will work with ND young adults, employers, and cross-sector partners to remove barriers, build confidence, and foster inclusive employment through creative approaches. It will also train and support a cohort of ND practitioners to deliver the project.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b409
Publication Source: Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055686-2026
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

80 - Education and training services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: Not specified
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: £99,340 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: Not specified
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: 31 Mar 20262 months ago
Contract Period: 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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: VENTURE ARTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055686-2026
12th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

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