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title: "GMCA 1377- Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme"
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# GMCA 1377- Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01f7f47d-2928-4596-b66e-5a41025495bb

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process titled "GMCA 1377- Fostering Recruitment and Retention Programme", classified under the "Software package and information systems" industry category. Based in Manchester, the project involves a Digital Marketing Campaign and a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System to enhance fostering recruitment enquiries. The procurement method utilised was a direct award. The process, which commenced through a tender, concluded with the awarding of the contract on 15 January 2025. The contract period spans from 17 January 2025 to 31 March 2026, with a project value of £79,900.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the software and information systems sector. By participating, businesses can leverage the chance to engage in a high-impact project aimed at improving social services within the Greater Manchester area. Companies with expertise in digital marketing, CRM systems, and fostering recruitment initiatives would find this contract particularly well-suited to their capabilities. The supplier awarded the contract is Web Presence, marking a strategic win for SMEs in the industry.

## Notice

A Fostering Recruitment Hub, hosted by Rochdale MBC, began operations in June 2024 to receive and respond to all enquiries about fostering. A Digital Marketing Campaign is required to increase the number of enquiries and a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) System is used to store, track and manage those enquiries.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00dd2fbd-d176-41ea-b517-708f2faa7f74 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £79,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,900 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WEB PRESENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 11:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00dd2fbd-d176-41ea-b517-708f2faa7f74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00dd2fbd-d176-41ea-b517-708f2faa7f74
  26th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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