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title: "Tender for the Facilitation of Greater Manchester Equality Panels"
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# Tender for the Facilitation of Greater Manchester Equality Panels

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb3ec9dc-d5c0-444a-810c-ae1154f73d50

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking proposals through an open procurement process for the facilitation of Greater Manchester Equality Panels. This initiative aims to improve equity and fairness in decision-making across various sectors in the ten local authority areas, including Bolton, Bury, Manchester, and Wigan. The contract is valued at £500,000 and is scheduled to run from 1 June 2021 to 31 May 2023. The deadline for tender submissions was 30 April 2021, and interested organisations are encouraged to submit tenders for all or specific panels, including LGBTQ+, Women and Girls, Race, Faith, and Older Peoples Equality Panels. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSE) that focus on social justice and inclusivity. Businesses experienced in managing community engagement, equality advocacy, and providing consulting services in social initiatives will find this contract particularly relevant. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority's commitment to enhancing community voices positions this tender as a valuable chance for organisations dedicated to tackling inequality and improving access for all demographics.

## Notice

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking to provide contract funding for the facilitation 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 role of the panels is to: * Champion Greater Manchester's cultural heritage and history of community inclusion and social justice * Advise the Mayor of Greater Manchester and the Greater Manchester Lead for Ageing and Equalities of the challenges and opportunities faced by people linked to their identity. * Constructively challenge political and system leaders for tackling prejudice and discrimination within their organisations and structures * Proactively support the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and its public, private and voluntary sector partners to develop effective solutions that tackle inequality and increase equity. The GMCA is seeking facilitating organisations for the following panels: 1. LGBTQ+ Equality Panel -Lot 1 2. Women and Girls Equality Panel - Lot 2 3. Race Equality Panel - Lot3 4. Faith Advisory Panel - Lot4 5. Older Peoples Equality Panel - Lot 5 Bidders have the ability to submit a tender submission to facilitate all, some or one of the panels. Further Details can be found on the Chest https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaae062a-4e3a-47e4-a530-6fb1c57bd9dc |
| 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 | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 11 Jul 2021 - 11 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £500,000 |
| 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 | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | SALFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M27 8US |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Salford |
| Electoral ward | Swinton Park |
| Westminster constituency | Salford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | BHA FOR EQUALITY; LGBT FOUNDATION; MACC; MANCHESTER WOMEN'S AID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2021 at 12:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaae062a-4e3a-47e4-a530-6fb1c57bd9dc
- 30 Apr 2021 at 09:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fbdfecf-2443-4027-a5a2-ddcc4ca26d39
- 30 Mar 2021 at 08:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fbdfecf-2443-4027-a5a2-ddcc4ca26d39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eaae062a-4e3a-47e4-a530-6fb1c57bd9dc
  9th July 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8fbdfecf-2443-4027-a5a2-ddcc4ca26d39
  30th April 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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