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title: "GMCA 1126 Development Programme - Innovation Unit - Living Well Programme"
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# GMCA 1126 Development Programme - Innovation Unit - Living Well Programme

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2fe57797-8269-49ca-973e-8e10a89b8915

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "GMCA 1126 Development Programme - Innovation Unit - Living Well Programme." This contract, awarded to THE INNOVATION UNIT LIMITED, involves a leadership development programme for six leaders from the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS). The programme will include workshops, webinars, expert support, 1-1s, and peer coaching, ultimately providing up to 30 staff members with access to development opportunities. The contract, valued at £50,000, falls under the industry category of business services, including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The procurement, which began with the tender period ending on 13 June 2024, is now in the award stage, and the contract period spans from 14 June 2024 to 13 June 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in leadership development, professional training, and consulting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this space, given the procurement's suitability criteria. By leveraging their expertise in training and development, these businesses can secure a partnership with a major regional authority, thereby expanding their client base and establishing a strong presence in the public sector. The successful delivery of this programme could lead to further opportunities within Greater Manchester and other public sector organisations.

## Notice

A Leadership Development programme for 6 leaders from GMFRS to select and work on a place-based project or change initiative within GM / GMFRS. The 6 leaders can request other GMFRS colleagues to join them on the projects meaning that up to 30 members of staff can access development through the programme. Delivery consists of workshops, webinars, subject matter expert support through project work, 1-1's and peer coaching.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64e264c7-dd30-4c8e-8879-1d0bfed6229c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 13 Jun 2024 - 13 Jun 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | THE INNOVATION UNIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2024 at 15:01 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64e264c7-dd30-4c8e-8879-1d0bfed6229c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/64e264c7-dd30-4c8e-8879-1d0bfed6229c
  30th September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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