GMCA 1926 - Co-design of GM Our Pass for Older People

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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12 Jun 2026 at 12:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the project titled "GMCA 1926 - Co-design of GM Our Pass for Older People" has been completed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. This initiative falls under the services category, specifically focusing on health and social work services. The opportunity was located in Manchester, UK, and it involved direct procurement below the threshold without competition. The contract was signed on 10th June 2026 and covers the period from 12th June 2026 to 31st March 2027.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for companies experienced in service delivery within the health and social work sectors. Given that the procurement method was direct and involved a collaboration with the GM Older People's Network, businesses that are community-focused and have a track record of working in partnership with local authorities would find it particularly beneficial. Businesses like Manchester Community Central, which is a small to medium-sized enterprise and a VCSE organisation, have been successful in securing such contracts, highlighting the value of regional expertise and engagement in community-centric projects.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1926 - Co-design of GM Our Pass for Older People

Notice Description

Co-design services and expenses engaging the GM Older People's Network in the design and testing of the GM Our Pass for Older People.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b419
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055713-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85000000 - Health and social work services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,580 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 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

MANCHESTER COMMUNITY CENTRAL

Further Information

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