--- title: "Social Eating" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-82c433ca-982b-4a56-92b1-a1fa7f37cf39" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-82c433ca-982b-4a56-92b1-a1fa7f37cf39" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82c433ca-982b-4a56-92b1-a1fa7f37cf39.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82c433ca-982b-4a56-92b1-a1fa7f37cf39.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "G M C V O" published: "2018-07-16" --- # Social Eating Buyer: G M C V O Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-82c433ca-982b-4a56-92b1-a1fa7f37cf39 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-82c433ca-982b-4a56-92b1-a1fa7f37cf39) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-82c433ca-982b-4a56-92b1-a1fa7f37cf39.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves the Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation (GMCVO) seeking a partnership to develop social eating projects aimed at older individuals at risk of isolation across Greater Manchester. The project, titled "Social Eating," falls under the category of Other Community, Social, and Personal Services. The contract has a total value of £250,000 and utilizes an open procurement method, with the tender period closing on 9th May 2018. The contract is scheduled to commence on 2nd July 2018 and conclude by 31st March 2020, with delivery required across at least four local authority districts in the North West of England. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in community services, social care, and project development for vulnerable populations. Organisations with experience in engaging older adults, as well as those adept in communications and evaluation, will be well-positioned to participate in this tender. Moreover, small to medium-sized enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises are encouraged to apply, making this an accessible opportunity for a diverse range of potential bidders focused on social impact and community engagement. ## Notice GMCVO wishes to contract with a partnership of organisations who will develop a range of social eating projects in Greater Manchester. We want the partnership to comprise of organisations with existing reach and relationships with older people at risk of isolation who would benefit from a social eating project. The partnership would develop projects with an intention to ensure sustainability and use the learning developed during delivery to produce a guide to developing social eating projects in Greater Manchester. The guide will highlight: * Barriers to social eating. * Characteristics of successful projects. * Necessary preconditions for success. Partnerships should have expertise in project development, communications and evaluation amongst their membership. The work must be delivered in at least 4 of the 8 Local Authority districts which are covered by Ambition for Ageing - Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Tameside and Wigan (not Trafford or Stockport). Development work can be targeted at a neighbourhood level rather than being required to cover full districts. We will favour partnerships proposing activity in the broadest range of locations. Additional information: Further information is available through the GMCVO Bidding Portal where you will be invited to create an account to view all documentation and to submit any questions via the Q&A Function. This is the only point of contact for enquiries regarding this tender. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f6858be-2811-44a7-9c2a-448294349115 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jul 2018 | | Submission deadline | 9 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 4 Jul 2018 | | Contract period | 8 Jul 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £249,940 | | 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 | 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) | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | TLC: TALK, LISTEN, CHANGE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 16 Jul 2018 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f6858be-2811-44a7-9c2a-448294349115 - 21 Mar 2018 at 16:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f4a518-3779-46d6-b359-465c9e53bbe1 - 16 Mar 2018 at 16:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f4a518-3779-46d6-b359-465c9e53bbe1 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f6858be-2811-44a7-9c2a-448294349115 16th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33f4a518-3779-46d6-b359-465c9e53bbe1 21st March 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - http://www.gmcvo.org.uk/user/register GMCVO Bidding Portal ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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