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title: "GMCA 874.2 School Eco Refill Pilot - Wave 3"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06087f"
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published: "2026-01-19"
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# GMCA 874.2 School Eco Refill Pilot - Wave 3

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06087f

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has concluded a procurement process under the title "GMCA 874.2 School Eco Refill Pilot - Wave 3," focusing on the education and training services sector. This contract, initiated on 19th January 2026, pertains to a third wave of Eco Refill Shops in 21 Greater Manchester schools, aimed at promoting environmental sustainability through student-run initiatives. The procurement method was direct, owing to exemptions for sole supplier and value for money under PA23 regulations. Pupils Profit was awarded the contract, effective from 12th November 2025, with the delivery spanning until 31st December 2026. The project involves a series of trainings and resources geared towards empowering students to manage eco-friendly refill shops. The schools involved have the flexibility to launch their shops at their convenience during the outlined terms.

This tender offers a unique opportunity for businesses that specialise in educational support services, particularly those focusing on sustainability and entrepreneurship at the school level. Companies capable of supplying educational materials, training resources, or eco-friendly products would find this contract aligns with their expertise and portfolio. Collaborating on initiatives like this can help businesses expand their presence within the educational sector while contributing positively to the community by supporting youth-led environmental initiatives. Large enterprises with a focus on the education sector might particularly benefit by integrating with this project and providing innovative resources or platforms to enhance the learning and trading experience in schools.

## Notice

Support from Pupils Profit to undertake a third wave of Eco Refill Shops in 21 Greater Manchester Schools. The service includes: * Training resources to help children create a business plan, allocate job roles, and learn how to operate the shop. There is no need for safeguarding and DBS checks as all training is conducted by the school teaching staff online. * A starter pack of refill products to kick start the shops operation. * Help with data collection and reporting. There is no requirement for personal data. All research is conducted by the schools and personal data is not requested. The schools in this cohort will also have access to the new ECO Refill Shop Online Platform. Outline Programme: Winter Term: Enterprise Training completed, and Refill Products received. Launch when ready. Spring/Summer Term: ECO Refill Shops trade once a month, or more frequently. Autumn/Winter Term: Teams hand on to new cohorts as needed in the new school year, and continue to trade once a month, or more frequently. An exemption (sole supplier and value for money) was used as the route to market in line with the PA23 regulations and consitution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004262-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,395 |

## 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 | PUPILS PROFIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 11:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004262-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004262-2026
  19th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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