---
title: "Creative Oracy Project"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067522"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# Creative Oracy Project

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067522

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Creative Oracy Project" is managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority. The project falls under the industry category of social work and related services, situated in Manchester, UK. The procurement process is now in the award stage after being initiated without competition, under a direct procurement method. Key dates include the contract signing on 12 March 2026, with an active period lasting until 31 March 2027. The project forms part of the Greater Manchester Creative Health Place Partnership Programme, focusing on creative oracy. Interested parties should note that the initiative includes comprehensive project management alongside collaborative processes with library staff, speech and language experts, and creative practitioners.

This tender presents a notable opportunity for businesses specialising in social work and community services to contribute to an impactful programme in Manchester. With a gross contract value of £102,660, this project offers significant growth potential for businesses adept at managing and delivering community-focused training and support. Organisations experienced in creating shareable resources and evaluation processes will find this contract aligns with their capabilities. Zion Arts Centre Limited, recognised for its large scale operations and VCSE nature, has been selected as the supplier, indicating the suitability of businesses versed in similar large-scale community engagement projects to compete in future such tenders.

## Notice

Management and delivery of creative oracy project as part of the GM Creative Health Place Partnership Programme. This includes project management, co-design process with library staff, speech and language experts and creative practitioners. Development and delivery of training, ongoing support for staff during delivery, top up training, creation of shareable resources and evaluation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027928-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £85,550 |

## 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 | ZION ARTS CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 85 - Health and social work services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 13:19 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027928-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027928-2026
  26th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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