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title: "Evaluation and Research, Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034872"
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# Evaluation and Research, Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034872

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract for the provision of research, evaluation, and consultancy services to the Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit. The contract, titled "Evaluation and Research, Greater Manchester Violence Reduction Unit," falls under the research consultancy services category and is valued at £780,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and Manchester Metropolitan University is the active supplier for this contract.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses in the research consultancy services sector to engage with a public sector organisation and contribute towards measuring the success and impact of violence reduction initiatives. Companies with a strong background in evaluation, research, and consultancy services, particularly in areas related to serious violence, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract, active since October 17, 2022, involves providing ongoing support to the VRU, which focuses on tackling and reducing violence through a multi-agency, public health approach in the Greater Manchester area.

## Notice

The provider will provide research, evaluation and consultancy services to enable the VRU to effectively measure success and impact. The provider should ensure a regular presence in the VRU, including attendance at relevant team meetings, as well as delivery workstream meetings and Research and Evaluation Steering Group meetings. Within the VRU, the provider will assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the whole work programme. Identification and prioritisation of the themes and outputs required will be determined in partnership with the provider, based on the requirements as set out in this specification. The provider will work closely with workstream leads and commissioned providers to implement and deliver robust evaluation, and provide an advisory role around research, monitoring and small level evaluations more generally. They will also remain abreast of current research and evidence related to serious violence to maintain a relevant approach.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provider will provide research, evaluation and consultancy services to enable the VRU to effectively measure success and impact. The provider should ensure a regular presence in the VRU, including attendance at relevant team meetings, as well as delivery workstream meetings and Research and Evaluation Steering Group meetings. Within the VRU, the provider will assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the whole work programme. Identification and prioritisation of the themes and outputs required will be determined in partnership with the provider, based on the requirements as set out in this specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000320-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £780,000 |
| Lots value | £780,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £780,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | TLD North West (England), TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Jan 2023 at 22:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000320-2023
- 20 Jun 2022 at 14:42 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016845-2022

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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