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GMCA 2124 Bee Loved Fashion Schools Programme

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

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30 Sep 2026 at 16:05

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Greater Manchester Combined Authority commissioned a schools and further education college programme teaching young people sustainable fashion, upcycling techniques and sewing skills. The work is education and training, focused on practical fashion skills and sustainability. Delivery is in schools and FE colleges across Greater Manchester. The programme is intended for young people, with activities taking place in educational settings rather than as a general fashion or clothing supply contract.

The procurement is complete and the contract is active. Greater Manchester Combined Authority selected FUTURE FASHION FAIR CIC for the single lot; the contract was signed on 22 September 2026. Its value is £50,000 excluding VAT (£60,000 including VAT), for a one-year period from 23 September 2026 to 22 September 2027. The buyer used a below-threshold limited competition, described as a three-quote process under the Procurement Act 2023 and the authority’s constitution. No award criteria or eligibility requirements are stated in the published process information.

For suppliers tracking future demand from Greater Manchester Combined Authority, this award shows a requirement for an education provider able to deliver engaging, practical sessions in schools and further education colleges. Credible competitors would need experience teaching young people, and the capability to combine sustainable fashion topics with hands-on upcycling and sewing instruction. Delivery across a network of educational settings calls for suitable teaching staff, lesson planning and the operational capacity to coordinate sessions with schools and colleges. The buyer used a limited three-quote route for this below-threshold requirement, so suppliers should be prepared to respond to a small competitive process rather than assume an open tender. The selected organisation’s award indicates that a specialist community-interest fashion organisation was considered suitable for delivery.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 2124 Bee Loved Fashion Schools Programme

Notice Description

Delivery of training programmes in Greater Manchester schools and FE colleges which will teach young people about sustainable fashion, upcycling techniques and sewing skills. Route to Market = 3 Quote Process in line with the PA23 Regulations and Constitution.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077df5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/092536-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Sep 2026 - 22 Sep 2027 6-12 months
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

FUTURE FASHION FAIR CIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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