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title: "GMCA 1784 Greater Manchester Equality Panel Facilitation"
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# GMCA 1784 Greater Manchester Equality Panel Facilitation

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067fce

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "GMCA 1784 Greater Manchester Equality Panel Facilitation" was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, a sub-central government public authority located at 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, UK. The tender, initiated in April 2026 and awarded at the end of June 2026, aimed at facilitating equality panels to combat discrimination and promote inclusivity across Greater Manchester. This contract falls under the services category with a focus on education, training, and community services, using an open procurement method. The procurement has been completed, resulting in contracts spanning from July 2026 to July 2027, with a maximum extension to 2029, awarded to three suppliers: LGBT Foundation Ltd, Manchester Community Central, and The Pankhurst Trust, all based in Manchester.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those classified as SMEs or VCSEs, to engage in impactful community work by supporting equality initiatives. Companies focused on providing educational and inclusive community services would fit well within this project's scope, especially those already operating in the fields of social services, training, and advocacy. This contract enables these businesses to work closely with policy-makers, offer strategic insights, and implement services that enhance community engagement while addressing specific community needs, thus promoting broader business growth and social value.

## Notice

The Greater Manchester Equality Panels have been established to advise, support and challenge Greater Manchester's political leaders and policy-makers to tackle the discrimination and disadvantage that cause injustice and inequality in society, and champion Greater Manchester as an inclusive city-region. They do this by working together with the GMCA and partners to: * Provide insight into Greater Manchester's diverse communities, enabling political leaders and public bodies to listen and engage in a more targeted and effective way * Communicate key messages to our communities as trusted sources * Codesign policies, programmes and strategies to ensure they work effectively for communities * Support an asset-based approach, highlighting new opportunities (and challenges) for positive collaboration that build on the resources and strengths within our communities

### Lot Information

LGBTQ+ Equality Panel

Renewal: Extension is permissible via mutual agreement and subject to contract terms.

Older Peoples Equality Panel

Renewal: Extension is permissible via mutual agreement and subject to contract terms.

Women and Girls Equality Panel

Renewal: Extension is permissible via mutual agreement and subject to contract terms.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061224-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | 12 Jul 2026 - 12 Jul 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £523,728 |
| Lots value | £523,728 |
| Awards value | £174,576 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | LGBT FOUNDATION; MANCHESTER COMMUNITY CENTRAL; THE PANKHURST TRUST (INCORPORATING MANCHESTER WOMEN'S AID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

## Release History

- 30 Jun 2026 at 11:56 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061224-2026
- 10 Apr 2026 at 10:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032739-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061224-2026
  30th June 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032739-2026
  10th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Opportunities/Index
  This Invitation to Tender document is issued via The Chest, the North West Procurement portal. Search by reference number Contract Ref: DN811922 GMCA Ref: GMCA 1784

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchesterwomensaid.org
- https://lgbt.foundation/
- https://manchestercommunitycentral.org/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

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