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title: "GMCA 1248 Essential Work Skills Evaluation Partner"
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# GMCA 1248 Essential Work Skills Evaluation Partner

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef36832e-77ef-41fd-8ffb-f80d98917e92

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## Summary

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for the GMCA 1248 Essential Work Skills Evaluation Partner project. This initiative involves engaging an evaluation partner for the Employer Engagement and Essential Work Skills programme aimed at employed residents in Greater Manchester. The procurement, classified under Research and development services and related consultancy services, was conducted through an open procedure with a total budget of £200,000. The tender period concluded on 19 December 2024, and the contract is set to commence on 3 February 2025 and end on 30 September 2026.

This project presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The project focuses on social research services, requiring skills in evaluation and consultancy, making it well-suited for businesses specialising in these areas. Winning similar contracts can help firms expand their portfolio within the public sector, elevate their market standing, and drive growth by demonstrating expertise in critical and impactful regional employment programmes.

## Notice

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) intends to procure an Evaluation Partner for the Employer Engagement and Essential Work Skills programme for GM Employed Residents through an open procurement exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8946b3b9-b0a5-4d51-a280-065c3f8eebdd |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £189,075 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | LITTLE LION RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 7 Feb 2025 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8946b3b9-b0a5-4d51-a280-065c3f8eebdd
- 3 Dec 2024 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf5979b-07ab-493e-8838-27289257983f
- 14 Nov 2024 at 18:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1f8324d-1827-46ae-b394-7beb48132531

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8946b3b9-b0a5-4d51-a280-065c3f8eebdd
  7th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bbf5979b-07ab-493e-8838-27289257983f
  3rd December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c1f8324d-1827-46ae-b394-7beb48132531
  14th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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