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title: "Elephants Trail: Story Telling and Communications Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0674cd"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Elephants Trail: Story Telling and Communications Project

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0674cd

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## Summary

The contracting process led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the "Elephants Trail: Story Telling and Communications Project" concluded on 26 March 2026. This initiative focuses on fostering capacity for community reporting and citizen journalism, enhancing individuals' storytelling skills to amplify residents' voices. Categorised under services, the project resides within the community action programme and is situated in the Greater Manchester area, UK region "UKD33". This procurement was completed using a direct, below-threshold method without competition, thus employing the "lightTouch" regime. The contract commenced on 2 January 2026 and is active until 1 April 2026, with Unlimited Potential identified as the main supplier.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses adept in community engagement and media production. Large-scale organisations with expertise in storytelling, communications, and video production services may find value, particularly those focusing on local community development. The project allows businesses to engage directly with community initiatives and leveraging skills in citizen journalism, potentially enhancing their portfolio in public sector contracts. The supplier, Unlimited Potential, demonstrates a commitment to community-oriented projects, making it a fitting candidate for businesses with similar ambitions in regional development strategies and community-oriented services.

## Notice

Live Well Storytelling and Communications - Capacity building for community reporting and citizen journalism by developing people's confidence and skills to capture residents' voices.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027793-2026 |
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Jan 2026 - 1 Apr 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £91,405 |

## 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 | UNLIMITED POTENTIAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 85322000 - Community action programme
- 92110000 - Motion picture and video tape production and related services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 11:09 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027793-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027793-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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