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title: "GMCA 1611 - Refugee Welcome Programme - Work and Skills Evaluation Partner"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d02d"
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# GMCA 1611 - Refugee Welcome Programme - Work and Skills Evaluation Partner

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d02d

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, focused on the Refugee Welcome Programme, seeking a Work and Skills Evaluation Partner. The project aims to support asylum seekers and refugees in Greater Manchester through tailored research and evaluations, ultimately enhancing their access to education and support. The procurement method employed was open competition, categorised under education and training services, and other community services, fitting within a special light-touch regime. The contract commenced on 5th January 2026 and concludes on 4th January 2027. This contracting process had a gross value of £120,000 and was awarded to the Institute for Public Policy Research. The tender enquiry period closed on 14th November 2025, followed by a submission deadline on 25th November 2025.

This procurement opportunity provides significant growth prospects for businesses specialising in social policy research, education services, and community support systems. Ideal candidates might include organisations experienced in programme evaluation and those focusing on refugee and asylum seeker support. With an emphasis on both technical quality and social value—comprising 90% of the award criteria—and financial submission at 10%, businesses prepared to demonstrate innovative, impactful evaluation approaches are well-suited for such tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) entities, are specifically encouraged to participate, aligning with the tender's suitability criteria.

## Notice

RWP is Greater Manchester's (GMs) partnership approach to supporting people seeking asylum and refugees to access the support and education they need to learn, settle and thrive. RWP now seek a research and evaluation partner to produce tailored evaluation of this programme and develop findings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017582-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 11 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | £100,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £100,000 |

## Status

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

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2026 at 16:51 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017582-2026
- 20 Oct 2025 at 16:12 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066876-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017582-2026
  26th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066876-2025
  20th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/DN794774
- https://www.ippr.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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