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title: "GMCA 715 - Greater Manchester Equality Panel Facilitation"
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# GMCA 715 - Greater Manchester Equality Panel Facilitation

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b673552c-e6b0-4540-b367-981b8243924f

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a tender process for the facilitation of three Equality Panels: LGBTQ+, Women and Girls, and Older Peoples. The procurement method used was an open procedure. The contract value is £150,000 GBP, with a contract period starting on July 12, 2023, and ending on July 11, 2024. The tender period ended on May 9, 2023, and the contract was awarded on July 5, 2023.

This opportunity for business growth in equal opportunities consultancy services is suitable for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in diversity, community engagement, and policy co-design are well-suited to engage with the GMCA in facilitating the Equality Panels, contributing to delivering an inclusive approach across Greater Manchester's diverse communities.

## Notice

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking to provide contract funding for the facilitation of three of our Greater Manchester Equality Panels. The Greater Manchester Strategy sets out a clear ambition for 'a place where all voices are heard and where, working together, we can shape our future', and this is reinforced in the principles underpinning the Greater Manchester Model; 'doing with not to'. Greater Manchester covers the ten local authority areas of Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan. The Equality Panels have been established to help tackle the structural and organisational prejudice and discrimination that causes inequality and injustice in society, through the advancement of equity and fairness in decisions, policies and services across all sectors and communities. The Panels advise, support and challenge Greater Manchester's political leaders and policy-makers to tackle the discrimination and disadvantage that cause injustice and inequality in society, and champion Greater Manchester as an inclusive city-region. They do this by working together with the GMCA and partners to: * Provide insight into Greater Manchester's diverse communities, enabling political leaders and public bodies to listen and engage in a more targeted and effective way * Communicate key messages to our diverse communities as trusted sources * Codesign policies, programmes and strategies to ensure they work effectively for communities * Support an asset-based approach, highlighting new opportunities (and challenges) for positive collaboration that build on the resources and strengths within our communities Membership of the panels aims to reflect the diversity of Greater Manchester, with a broad representation across different demographics, the ten districts, and across sectors and other interests. Collectively, panel members possess strong links to the communities that they provide the voice of, through grass roots organisations and established networks. Furthermore, the Panels take an intersectional approach where appropriate, collaborating with other GM Equality Panels and networks. The GMCA is seeking facilitating organisations for the following panels: 1. LGBTQ+ Equality Panel 2. Women and Girls Equality Panel 3. Older Peoples Equality Panel Bidders have the ability to submit a tender submission to facilitate all, some or one of the panels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753cc820-b4ac-4ab5-9837-581b850f8a74 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 9 May 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2023 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2023 - 11 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £472,500 |
| 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 | 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | LGBTQ+ FOUNDATION; MANCHESTER ALLIANCE FOR COMMUNITY CARE (MACC; THE PANKHURST TRUST (INCORPORATING MANCHESTER WOMEN'S AID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2023 at 12:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753cc820-b4ac-4ab5-9837-581b850f8a74

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/753cc820-b4ac-4ab5-9837-581b850f8a74
  11th October 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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