--- title: "Ambition for Ageing - Festival of Ageing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9ce95fb4-edc6-417c-95ee-98d28a7018cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ce95fb4-edc6-417c-95ee-98d28a7018cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ce95fb4-edc6-417c-95ee-98d28a7018cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ce95fb4-edc6-417c-95ee-98d28a7018cc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "G M C V O" published: "2017-11-06" --- # Ambition for Ageing - Festival of Ageing Buyer: G M C V O Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ce95fb4-edc6-417c-95ee-98d28a7018cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ce95fb4-edc6-417c-95ee-98d28a7018cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ce95fb4-edc6-417c-95ee-98d28a7018cc.json) ## Summary The contract titled "Ambition for Ageing - Festival of Ageing," initiated by the Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation (GMCVO), aims to celebrate the contributions of people aged over 50 and challenge stereotypes associated with ageing. This initiative falls under the recreational, cultural and sporting services sector and is classified as an open procurement process. The tender period concluded on 7th September 2017, and the contract, valued at £80,000, covers a delivery period from 30th October 2017 to 30th September 2018. The festival will take place in various locations across Greater Manchester, including Bolton, Bury, and Manchester. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those in the cultural and community services sectors, to engage with and support the ageing population in Greater Manchester. Companies specialising in event planning, community outreach, and social services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The festival not only promotes community involvement but also encourages innovative approaches to reducing social isolation among older adults, thereby creating potential avenues for growth and collaboration with local organisations. ## Notice Festival of Ageing - This fun and influential festival in July 2018 will celebrate the contributions of people aged over 50, and challenge stereotypes of ageing. The provider will plan and host a series of events and support people in communities to host their own events too. The festival will highlight the opportunities that ageing brings in Greater Manchester. The festival will be free for all to access and engage with people from a wide range of backgrounds. Ambition for Ageing is a unique cross sector partnership of influential organisations, led by Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation (GMCVO), with the aim of developing creative approaches to reducing social isolation for older people in Greater Manchester. The programme is part of the Big Lottery's national Ageing Better programme which is funding 14 programmes across England. Ambition for Ageing operates in eight areas of Greater Manchester - Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Tameside, and Wigan. Additional information: Further information and bid documentation are available through the GMCVO Bidding Portal. The portal also features a Question and Answer function which 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/34514b6d-31e7-411a-951a-1abd54bada31 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Oct 2017 | | Contract period | 30 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £80,000 | | 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 | 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 | 4CT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 6 Nov 2017 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34514b6d-31e7-411a-951a-1abd54bada31 - 2 Aug 2017 at 15:59 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4e873a-9f70-4124-8e69-dc1ace403dbe - 2 Aug 2017 at 15:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4e873a-9f70-4124-8e69-dc1ace403dbe ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/34514b6d-31e7-411a-951a-1abd54bada31 6th November 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0f4e873a-9f70-4124-8e69-dc1ace403dbe 2nd August 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.ambitionforageing.org.uk/competition-launched-ambition-ageing-scaled-programmes-providers-sought GMCVO Bidding Portal ## Notice URLs - https://www.ambitionforageing.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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