--- title: "GMCA845 Greater Manchester UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Support for the Social Economy" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9c64da9d-7fd8-4449-b483-6d11212b3d76" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c64da9d-7fd8-4449-b483-6d11212b3d76" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c64da9d-7fd8-4449-b483-6d11212b3d76.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c64da9d-7fd8-4449-b483-6d11212b3d76.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY" published: "2023-11-13" --- # GMCA845 Greater Manchester UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Support for the Social Economy Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9c64da9d-7fd8-4449-b483-6d11212b3d76 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9c64da9d-7fd8-4449-b483-6d11212b3d76) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9c64da9d-7fd8-4449-b483-6d11212b3d76.json) ## Summary The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is procuring a lead provider to support the local social economy through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The tender, titled "GMCA845 Greater Manchester UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Support for the Social Economy," involves creating an Online Inclusive Ownership Platform and providing specialist support activities. The contract, valued at £825,000, has a delivery window from January 2024 to March 2025. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period ending on November 27, 2023. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support to compete for contracts within the Greater Manchester social economy. As the Greater Manchester Combined Authority seeks collaborative proposals to address the complex social ecosystem, businesses with specific knowledge and experience in the sector are well-suited to participate. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, with key dates aligning with business growth opportunities in these service categories. ## Notice As part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is looking to procure a lead provider, across two separate lots, to support the local social economy. The aim of this is to provide a new digital front door to social economy support and to provide specialist support where gaps are identified. Lot 1 - To create an Online Inclusive Ownership Platform with wrap-around staff support. Lot 2 - To provide specialist support activities. Due to the complexity of the GM social ecosystem and the degree of specific knowledge and experience needed to support this sector, we are seeking proposals that demonstrate effective approaches to working collaboratively with the sector. Contract Value Lot 1 (Inclusive Ownership Platform): PS365,000 Lot 2 (Specialist Support Activities): PS460,000 Delivery window: January 2024 - March 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c28332-35fb-4010-b156-3a3eb87ec4d7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Nov 2023 | | Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 15 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £825,000 | | 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 | 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 | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 13 Nov 2023 at 10:58 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c28332-35fb-4010-b156-3a3eb87ec4d7 - 27 Oct 2023 at 11:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87c0cd28-0336-41d7-a5d3-79c1df11a627 - 27 Oct 2023 at 10:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22aa9fd-17b7-4e13-ae04-5c52920f3456 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c28332-35fb-4010-b156-3a3eb87ec4d7 13th November 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/87c0cd28-0336-41d7-a5d3-79c1df11a627 27th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b22aa9fd-17b7-4e13-ae04-5c52920f3456 27th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=e927c24d-c769-ee11-8124-005056b64545 Advert ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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