---
title: "GMCA 1695 - Facilitation of the Adult Social Care Commission"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f2da"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-10"
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# GMCA 1695 - Facilitation of the Adult Social Care Commission

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f2da

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## Summary

The procurement process facilitated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority involves the contracting effort for GMCA 1695, which focuses on the "Facilitation of the Adult Social Care Commission" under the services category. This project, aimed at addressing improvements in adult social care within Greater Manchester, progressed to the Award stage as of 10th December 2025. The procurement process used a method identified as "Below threshold - unknown" and aligns with legal basis under the UK Parliament Government Act of 2023. The contract has been active since 1st October 2025 and is set to be completed by 1st April 2026. The primary location for this project is Greater Manchester, UK.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in research and development consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on social care systems. Large organisations specialising in stakeholder collaboration, insight collection, and solution implementation within the social care sector would find this contract beneficial to their growth. With the buyer being a reputable public authority, there is potential for businesses to build their reputation and portfolio through collaboration in public sector projects, particularly in the North West England region.

## Notice

To create a consistent space for key stakeholders to collaborate on long-standing, known issues, within adult social care in Greater Manchester. * Collate existing insight and lived experience to identify what's not working and potential solutions. * Bring stakeholders together to discuss, prioritise and implement solutions. * Track progress and outcomes throughout the process. * Ensure diversity of stakeholders, aligned with a terms of reference that recognises intersectionality and avoids duplication

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081546-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £30,000 |

## 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 | EMBRACE WIGAN & LEIGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2025 at 14:22 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081546-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081546-2025
  10th December 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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