---
title: "GMCA 1856 Civic Leadership Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c23f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-02"
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# GMCA 1856 Civic Leadership Programme

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c23f

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## Summary

The procurement process, conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, focuses on delivering the "GMCA 1856 Civic Leadership Programme." This initiative aims to enhance the leadership skills of residents from racially diverse communities within the UK, enabling them to engage in civic leadership roles. The process falls under the "services" category, specifically within "Education and training services," with the location specified as the United Kingdom. The procedure utilised a direct procurement method, classified as a "Below threshold - without competition" approach, compliant with the applicable PA23 regulations. Key dates include the signing of the contract on 18 February 2026, with the contract period spanning from 1 March 2026 to 27 February 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses in the education and training sector, especially those specialising in leadership development and community engagement. Companies like FOSTERING TOGETHER LTD, which was awarded this contract, are well-suited for this type of project, particularly if they have expertise in fostering leadership within diverse communities. The direct procurement method indicates the importance of being on preferred supplier lists and networking with public authorities to ensure visibility and consideration for urgent, non-competitive opportunities.

## Notice

Deliver a leadership programme to develop the skills and confidence of residents from racially diverse communities to take up civic leadership roles. Route to Market = Exemption (Urgent & Value for Money) in line with the PA23 regulations and constitution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062189-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 27 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £62,280 |

## 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 | FOSTERING TOGETHER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2026 at 11:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062189-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062189-2026
  2nd July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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