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title: "GMCA 1659 Prevention Demonstrator Impact Evaluation Scoping Study"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e769"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-13"
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# GMCA 1659 Prevention Demonstrator Impact Evaluation Scoping Study

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e769

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is overseeing the procurement process for the "GMCA 1659 Prevention Demonstrator Impact Evaluation Scoping Study." This public procurement, classified under research and development services, concluded the award stage on 13 March 2026. The purpose of the contract is to generate high-quality impact evaluation evidence related to the personalised employment support programmes in Greater Manchester. Set within the United Kingdom, the open procurement method was conducted below the threshold via an open competition. The contract requires completion by May 2026, aligning with Greater Manchester's timeline for commissioning new employment support provisions in spring/summer 2026.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses capable of conducting detailed evaluation studies with a focus on value-for-money assessments. Companies specialising in research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in employment support evaluations, find this contract aligned with their services. Such engagements not only allow businesses to expand their portfolio within the public sector but also enhance relationships with sub-central government bodies like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. ALMA Economics Limited, an SME, successfully secured the contract, emphasizing the appeal for small to medium enterprises’ expertise in similar government-backed projects.

## Notice

GMCA is keen to procure the services of a suitably qualified supplier to deliver an appraisal of options available to Greater Manchester (GM) partners with regards to the generation of high-quality impact (and associated value-for-money, VfM) evaluation evidence, relating to Greater Manchester's personalised employment support programme landscape. This is required by May 2026. Successful delivery of this contract will involve the production of a detailed and technical scoping study. The scoping study needs to provide clear and specific recommendations in relation to what kind of impact and VfM evaluation exercise is needed to provide a shared understanding of: (a) the impact and VfM of GM's personalised employment support programme; and, as one particularly important part of this (b) GM's personalised employment support outcomes compared to those achieved through national Connect to Work programme. This work forms one vital component of a broader scoping exercise that is underway to draft and agree an overarching monitoring, evaluation and learning plan for the Greater Manchester Prevention Demonstrator. The timing of this contract fits with the GM timeline for the commissioning of new employment support provision (spring/summer 2026), with delivery anticipated from autumn/winter 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022769-2026 |
| 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 | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Feb 2026 - 29 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £83,000 |
| Lots value | £83,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £82,650 |

## 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 | ALMA ECONOMICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2026 at 10:25 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022769-2026
- 24 Nov 2025 at 13:36 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076476-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022769-2026
  13th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076476-2025
  24th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index
  As detailed in the tender documents

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/
- https://www.almaeconomics.com/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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