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title: "Meet the VCSE Buyers: Working Well (Work and Health) Programme"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "G M C V O"
published: "2017-04-13"
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# Meet the VCSE Buyers: Working Well (Work and Health) Programme

Buyer: G M C V O  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2034e741-40bc-4b47-80bb-b4895ee1c771

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## Summary

The G M C V O is currently planning the "Meet the VCSE Buyers: Working Well (Work and Health) Programme" tender, which falls under the category of Other community, social and personal services. The event will take place at the St. Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester (M12 6FZ), with a pivotal engagement date set for 23rd February 2018. Organisations interested in bidding as Lead Bidders are invited to participate in the event, where they will have the opportunity to collaborate with Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations to enhance their proposals for the Working Well Programme. Interested parties must complete an Outline Approach questionnaire by 27th May 2017 and register for the event.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses looking to expand their reach within the community and health sectors, particularly those that offer social services or engage with VCSE entities. Companies that specialize in community support, holistic care, and health programme delivery would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The collaboration with VCSE organisations underscores the importance of partnerships in delivering effective social services, making this a prime opportunity for firms that can contribute positively to the community health landscape.

## Notice

An opportunity for organisations intending to bid as Leads for the Working Well Programme to meet with a group of Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations. This will be an opportunity for Lead Bidders to share their broad approach behind their Working Well application and explore how VCSE organisations can support delivery of the contract. Targetted invitations will be sent to VCSE organisations so that conversations are useful and productive with attendees who complement and can contribute to Lead Bidders' applications. Lead Bidders should complete an Outline Approach questionnaire (attached below) and return this to Louis Brooks (louis.brooks@gmcvo.org.uk) by Thursday 27th May 2017. Please register by following the link below to be taken to the GMCVO event registration page. Once registered, Louis Brooks (ESIF Tehnical Assistance Officer) will be in touch with further information and to book a one-hour session. All sessions will be held in the St. Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, MANCHESTER M12 6FZ. Additional information: Please follow this link to register to attend a Meet the VCSE Buyer Event.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a30ed5-2ef4-49ea-8477-725f83554d7d |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | G M C V O |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M12 6FZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Ardwick |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2017 at 10:11 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a30ed5-2ef4-49ea-8477-725f83554d7d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e9a30ed5-2ef4-49ea-8477-725f83554d7d
  13th April 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f1315d5-2f0d-4aa4-ba65-d2d607732d18
  Lead Bidder Outline of Approach and Inclusion of VCSE
- https://www.gmcvo.org.uk/civicrm/event/info?id=2452&reset=1
  Lead Bidder Meet the VCSE Buyer Event Registration

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