---
title: "New Capabilities for the Mbacc"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064d80"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-11"
---

# New Capabilities for the Mbacc

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064d80

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## Summary

The procurement process undertaken by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority involved the delivery of a contract titled "New Capabilities for the Mbacc," focusing on education and training services. This initiative aims to provide headteachers within Greater Manchester with advanced change management skills necessary to incorporate the principles of Mbacc in their schools. The process reached the 'Award' stage, with the contract awarded to the University of Worcester, a large-scale supplier based in Worcester, UK. The procurement was conducted using a direct method below threshold without competition. Critical dates include the contract's signing on 1st October 2025, with a projected end on 30th June 2026. The total contract value amounts to £36,000 gross.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities within the educational sector, particularly for organisations specialising in training and skill development services. Companies that can provide innovative educational programs and possess expertise in change management within the school environment are ideally positioned to compete for similar future tenders. The partnership with a renowned academic institution such as the University of Worcester underscores the importance of credibility and established success in the delivery of educational services, suggesting that businesses with a similar profile and capabilities could benefit from engaging in this sector.

## Notice

This contract pertains to the delivery of a course specifically designed for headteachers in Greater Manchester. The course will equip them with new change management skills, enabling them to effectively embed the principles of MBacc within their schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012253-2026 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2025 - 30 Jun 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 | UNIVERSITY OF WORCESTER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 10:29 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012253-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012253-2026
  11th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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