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title: "GMCA 1627 - Supporting Neurodivergent Young Adults to Move Closer to the Workplace"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b409"
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current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-06-12"
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# GMCA 1627 - Supporting Neurodivergent Young Adults to Move Closer to the Workplace

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b409

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the awarding process for the project titled "GMCA 1627 - Supporting Neurodivergent Young Adults to Move Closer to the Workplace". This procurement, led by sub-central government authority, focused on education and training, as well as health and social work services. Taking place in the Greater Manchester area (UKD33 region), this initiative implements a direct procurement method, categorised under "Below threshold - without competition", and operates under the special regime of light touch. The contract was awarded on the 1st of April 2026 and is set to run until the 30th of June 2027, with a gross value of £119,208. The process involved the active participation of the supplier, VENTURE ARTS, a large entity known for its creative health approaches.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses engaged in providing innovative education and health services, especially those adept in supporting neurodivergent individuals. Companies with experience in designing trauma-informed, inclusive employment pathways will find this contract aligns well with their skills and services. Given that the tender focused on breaking barriers for neurodivergent young adults, it attracts businesses that are not only proficient in delivering structured training but also in forming collaborations with cross-sector partners. Overall, enterprises capable of harnessing creative solutions to facilitate meaningful employment will stand to benefit significantly from participating in similar future projects.

## Notice

This project will pilot and test a co-designed, trauma-informed creative health approach, led by neurodivergent (ND) creatives, to support ND young adults across Greater Manchester to enter, sustain, and thrive in meaningful work. The project will work with ND young adults, employers, and cross-sector partners to remove barriers, build confidence, and foster inclusive employment through creative approaches. It will also train and support a cohort of ND practitioners to deliver the project.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055686-2026 |
| 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 | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,340 |

## 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 | VENTURE ARTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services
- 85 - Health and social work services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 85000000 - Health and social work services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2026 at 12:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055686-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055686-2026
  12th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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