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title: "Ageing Better BAME Research Opportunity: Exploring the social infrastructure than enables BAME communities to age in place"
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# Ageing Better BAME Research Opportunity: Exploring the social infrastructure than enables BAME communities to age in place

Buyer: G M C V O  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c14aaa0d-680d-4965-acb1-4f397906c8f5

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## Summary

The contracting authority, G M C V O, based in Manchester, is currently in the Tender stage of the procurement process for the "Ageing Better BAME Research Opportunity". This opportunity focuses on researching the social infrastructure that supports Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities across several areas, including Birmingham, Camden, Hackney, Leicester, and Manchester. The tender period is open until 21st June 2019, with a value range of £10,000 to £50,000, and will be governed by a direct procurement method classified under research and development consultancy services.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations with robust connections to BAME communities, particularly those capable of engaging BAME-led entities. Businesses specialising in social research, community engagement, and consultancy services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to explore essential community support frameworks, potentially leading to expanding and enhancing services tailored for diverse populations.

## Notice

GMCVO is seeking organisations with strong links into Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities and who can engage with the BAME-led organisations in the stated areas (see https://www.ambitionforageing.org.uk/bame-communities-ageing-place) in Birmingham, Camden, Hackney, Leicester and Manchester. Organisations can bid to deliver the research in one or more areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23c745f-43c1-4e0d-b544-249eee6e8a34 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2019 - 31 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| 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 | 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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 15 May 2019 at 08:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23c745f-43c1-4e0d-b544-249eee6e8a34
- 15 May 2019 at 08:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23c745f-43c1-4e0d-b544-249eee6e8a34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b23c745f-43c1-4e0d-b544-249eee6e8a34
  15th May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.ambitionforageing.org.uk/bame-communities-ageing-place
  Further information

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