--- title: "GMCA 823 Management of GM Culture Small Grants Programme - Inspire." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-22ab56ec-fe53-4de4-ad67-470068f1251f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22ab56ec-fe53-4de4-ad67-470068f1251f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22ab56ec-fe53-4de4-ad67-470068f1251f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22ab56ec-fe53-4de4-ad67-470068f1251f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2023-08-25" --- # GMCA 823 Management of GM Culture Small Grants Programme - Inspire. Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-22ab56ec-fe53-4de4-ad67-470068f1251f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-22ab56ec-fe53-4de4-ad67-470068f1251f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-22ab56ec-fe53-4de4-ad67-470068f1251f.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has initiated a tender process for the "GMCA 823 Management of GM Culture Small Grants Programme - Inspire" in the industry category of General public services. The procurement stage is currently at the tender phase with a deadline for submission on 15th September 2023. The contract period starts on 3rd November 2023 and ends on 31st October 2026. This opportunity presents a chance for businesses to bid for managing a small grants programme to support individual practitioners, freelancers, and grassroots organisations across GM, with grant awards ranging between £500 and £2,000 per annum. Businesses specialising in cultural services and community support would be well-suited to compete for this tender. The GMCA has outlined a strategic aim to diversify opportunities and support unique cultural proposals through this procurement process. With a focus on developing local talent and fostering creativity, organisations capable of managing grant programmes and supporting freelance workers are encouraged to participate. The GMCA's aim to create a light-touch application process ensures equal opportunities for applicants, with funding decisions made by diverse panels representing various art forms and local interests. ## Notice Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) would like to invite you to provide a quote for The Provision of: Management of GM Culture small grants programme - Inspire. This strand of investment will be in support of the freelance workforce as well as independent and smaller organisations across GM with a special focus on seeding projects, diversifying opportunities, the creation of new work and springboard ideas, and supporting unique proposals that might not be supported by other funding streams. INSPIRE - A small grants programme to support individual practitioners, freelancers. and grass roots and community organisations, building on the success of GMCA's. cultural 'covid commissions' project. This will ensure that talent is supported and developed across the city region. Awards will be between PS500 and PS2,000 p/a. GMCA wishes to procure a partner to deliver this programme. Grants will be given across several thematic areas to ensure the total grant programme supports delivery of strategic aims. There will light-touch application process to ensure equality of opportunity and funding decisions will be made by panels that include local and artform representation. There will be a bidding round every three months [currently six months]. Costs for the delivery partner will be included within the allocated sum. Additional information: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) would like to invite you to provide a quote for The Provision of: Management of GM Culture Small Grants Programme - Inspire. This strand of investment will be in support of the freelance workforce as well as independent and smaller organisations across GM with a special focus on seeding projects, diversifying opportunities, the creation of new work and springboard ideas, and supporting unique proposals that might not be supported by other funding streams. INSPIRE - A small grants programme to support individual practitioners, freelancers. and grass roots and community organisations, building on the success of GMCA's. cultural 'covid commissions' project. This will ensure that talent is supported and developed across the city region. Awards will be between PS500 and PS2,000 p/a. GMCA wishes to procure a partner to deliver this programme. Grants will be given across several thematic areas to ensure the total grant programme supports delivery of strategic aims. There will light-touch application process to ensure equality of opportunity and funding decisions will be made by panels that include local and artform representation. There will be a bidding round every three months [currently six months]. Costs for the delivery partner will be included within the allocated sum. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/685208d2-4ad9-4211-9d6d-4da73b736845 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Aug 2023 | | Submission deadline | 15 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Nov 2023 - 31 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £45,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY | | Locality | SALFORD | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M27 8US | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West | | Local authority | Salford | | Electoral ward | Swinton Park | | Westminster constituency | Salford | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 75 - Administration, defence and social security services ### Codes - 75110000 - General public services - 75124000 - Administrative recreational, cultural and religious services ## Release History - 25 Aug 2023 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/685208d2-4ad9-4211-9d6d-4da73b736845 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/685208d2-4ad9-4211-9d6d-4da73b736845 25th August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.the-chest.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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