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

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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12 Jun 2026 at 13:00

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the awarding process for the project titled "GMCA 1627 - Supporting Neurodivergent Young Adults to Move Closer to the Workplace". This procurement, led by sub-central government authority, focused on education and training, as well as health and social work services. Taking place in the Greater Manchester area (UKD33 region), this initiative implements a direct procurement method, categorised under "Below threshold - without competition", and operates under the special regime of light touch. The contract was awarded on the 1st of April 2026 and is set to run until the 30th of June 2027, with a gross value of £119,208. The process involved the active participation of the supplier, VENTURE ARTS, a large entity known for its creative health approaches.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in providing innovative education and health services, especially those adept in supporting neurodivergent individuals. Companies with experience in designing trauma-informed, inclusive employment pathways will find this contract aligns well with their skills and services. Given that the tender focused on breaking barriers for neurodivergent young adults, it attracts businesses that are not only proficient in delivering structured training but also in forming collaborations with cross-sector partners. Overall, enterprises capable of harnessing creative solutions to facilitate meaningful employment will stand to benefit significantly from participating in similar future projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

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

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.

Notice Details

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
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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 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 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

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
Postcode Area
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

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