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15 Jul 2026 at 15:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the facilitation of the Greater Manchester Faith and Belief Advisory Panel. This procurement process falls within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a gross contract value of £209,491. The procurement is managed using an open procedure and the tender is currently in the 'tender' stage. Located in the UKD3 region, businesses have until 17th August 2026 to submit their tenders, with enquiries closing on 29th July 2026. The contract is intended to commence on 1st November 2026 and run until 31st October 2027, with possible renewals extending up to 31st October 2029.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses offering consultancy services related to research and panel facilitation, particularly those that can engage with diverse community groups. Designed to provide insights into Greater Manchester's diverse populations and assist in codeveloping inclusive strategies, businesses that specialise in public sector engagements or consultancy in equality and advisory roles are well-suited for participation. The tender process is open to SMEs and VCSEs, making it inclusive of businesses aiming to expand their reach within the public sector domain.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GMCA 1984 Provision of Greater Manchester Faith and Belief Advisory Panel Facilitation

Notice Description

GMCA is seeking to award a Contact for the provision of Faith and Belief Panel Services. The Greater Manchester Equality Panels have been established to advise, support and challenge Greater Manchester's political leaders and policy-makers to tackle the discrimination and disadvantage that cause injustice and inequality in society, and champion Greater Manchester as an inclusive city-region. They do this by working together with the GMCA and partners to: * Provide insight into Greater Manchester's diverse communities, enabling political leaders and public bodies to listen and engage in a more targeted and effective way * Communicate key messages to our communities as trusted sources * Codesign policies, programmes and strategies to ensure they work effectively for communities * Support an asset-based approach, highlighting new opportunities (and challenges) for positive collaboration that build on the resources and strengths within our communities

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cc3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066941-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£174,576 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£174,576 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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