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title: "Refugee Welcome Programme -Work & Skills: Employment Support"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d3b0"
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# Refugee Welcome Programme -Work & Skills: Employment Support

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d3b0

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Refugee Welcome Programme - Work & Skills: Employment Support". This open procedure aimed to acquire personalised employment support services for refugees and asylum seekers with the right to work in Greater Manchester. The contract, effective from 27th February 2026 to 26th February 2028, was awarded to BREAKING BARRIERS, a large-scale organisation based in London. The industry category encompasses community, social, and personal services, with a focus on integration and employability. Key activities under the contract include individual employment support, employer engagement, and partnership work with local authorities. The procurement process involved initial tenders, bids, and award stages, illustrating a comprehensive approach to support the region's diverse workforce needs.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in employment support services and those experienced in addressing the needs of refugees and asylum seekers. Companies with expertise in employer engagement, developing toolkits, and working collaboratively with local authorities would find this contract particularly beneficial. Additionally, businesses capable of monitoring, evaluating, and reporting against KPIs stand to gain from this initiative. Firms with a strong understanding of cultural competency and asylum literacy can leverage this project to establish or expand their presence in Greater Manchester, supporting a vision of social inclusion and economic growth for marginalised groups. The procurement process was crafted to ensure fairness, allowing multiple bids in the initial stage, thus encouraging competition and innovation among potential service providers.

## Notice

The GMCA is looking to procure a personalised employment support for refugees and people seeking asylum with the right to work in Greater Manchester, addressing gaps in local provision and supporting integration, employability, and wellbeing. This builds on the Refugee Welcome Programme (RWP) and learning from the Refugee Transitions Outcomes Fund. The scope of the contract includes. * 1:1 employment support and guidance for eligible participants. * Employer engagement and toolkit development. * Partnership working with local authorities and VCFSEs. * Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting against KPIs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019457-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2026 - 26 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | £196,453 |
| Contracts value | £196,453 |

## 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 | BREAKING BARRIERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2026 at 13:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019457-2026
- 29 Jan 2026 at 13:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008029-2026
- 24 Oct 2025 at 15:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068331-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019457-2026
  4th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008029-2026
  29th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068331-2025
  24th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
  All Tender documents can be found under DN794338 on the chest

## Notice URLs

- http://www.breaking-barriers.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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