---
title: "GMCA 1841 Youth Census UK Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066ac2"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# GMCA 1841 Youth Census UK Services

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066ac2

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "GMCA 1841 Youth Census UK Services," focusing on survey services within the public authority sub-central government sector. The initiative involved conducting a national survey of young individuals aged 11-30 across the UK to gather insights into various local issues, including transport, education, skills, jobs, and training. Youth Employment UK C.I.C. was awarded the contract to tailor the survey to Greater Manchester's needs and produce comparative reports for other metropolitan counties. The contract was procured directly without competition, with a procurement method categorised as below threshold, beginning on 31st March 2026 and concluding on 31st October 2026, valued at £25,000 excluding VAT (£30,000 gross). The contract was signed on 12th February 2026, marking the award stage completion.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in survey services, particularly those able to offer tailored research solutions to public authorities. Companies focusing on youth engagement and expertise in social research domains can benefit considerably. The project provides substantial exposure in shaping policy around young people's issues, allowing service providers to demonstrate their capability in working collaboratively with authorities to deliver data-driven insights that influence policy reforms. Organisations with experience in the education sector and public policy could leverage this project to deepen their involvement in government-funded initiatives, expanding their influence within public sector engagements.

## Notice

The Youth Census is a national survey of 11-30 year olds which collects information on young people's thoughts and feelings on issues such as transport, education, skills, jobs, and training in their local area. Youth Employment UK will tailor specific survey questions to GM needs, produce a national and a GM report as well as reports for other MCAs for comparison. The results of the survey will be used to shape future policy regarding young people.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023385-2026 |
| 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Oct 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £25,000 |

## 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 | YOUTH EMPLOYMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 10:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023385-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023385-2026
  16th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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