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title: "Creative Health Connector"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0674f3"
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# Creative Health Connector

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0674f3

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has concluded the "Creative Health Connector" procurement process, aimed at enhancing access to creative activities for brain health through collaboration with carers and related organisations. This process falls within the services industry category and is governed under a light touch procurement regime. The contract, awarded to Trafford Carers Centre, commenced on 24th February 2026, with completion expected by 31st March 2027. The direct procurement method was deployed without competition, as it was classified below threshold, aligning with legal mandates outlined in 2023/54 UK legislation. The contract, valued at £69,500 GBP, continues to support social prescribing infrastructure within the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in medical and social work sectors, strengthening their community engagement and service offerings. Companies excelling in creative health solutions can leverage this contract to partner with public authorities, enhancing their profile and reach. Large-scale organisations with a capacity to deliver high-quality services will find the sub-central government framework favourable for ongoing business development. Additionally, businesses dedicated to social value through partnerships can benefit significantly from the network established through this procurement, contributing positively to regional health improvements.

## Notice

The Creative Health Connector role will support carers, carers organisations, the existing social prescribing infrastructure and the cultural sector to improve access to creative activities for brain health and evaluate their effectiveness.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027854-2026 |
| 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 | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,500 |

## 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 | TRAFFORD CARERS CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 85120000 - Medical practice and related services
- 85300000 - Social work and related services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 11:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027854-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027854-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

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