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title: "GMCA 1984 Provision of Greater Manchester Faith and Belief Advisory Panel Facilitation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cc3a"
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# GMCA 1984 Provision of Greater Manchester Faith and Belief Advisory Panel Facilitation

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cc3a

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is inviting tenders for the facilitation of the Greater Manchester Faith and Belief Advisory Panel. This procurement process falls within the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a gross contract value of £209,491. The procurement is managed using an open procedure and the tender is currently in the 'tender' stage. Located in the UKD3 region, businesses have until 17th August 2026 to submit their tenders, with enquiries closing on 29th July 2026. The contract is intended to commence on 1st November 2026 and run until 31st October 2027, with possible renewals extending up to 31st October 2029.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses offering consultancy services related to research and panel facilitation, particularly those that can engage with diverse community groups. Designed to provide insights into Greater Manchester's diverse populations and assist in codeveloping inclusive strategies, businesses that specialise in public sector engagements or consultancy in equality and advisory roles are well-suited for participation. The tender process is open to SMEs and VCSEs, making it inclusive of businesses aiming to expand their reach within the public sector domain.

## Notice

GMCA is seeking to award a Contact for the provision of Faith and Belief Panel Services. 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066941-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 15 Jul 2026 at 15:31 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066941-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066941-2026
  15th July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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