Published date: 2 February 2024

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Awarded contract (published 2 February 2024)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£825,000

Procurement reference

GMCA001-DN693938-05213915

Published date

2 February 2024

Closing date

27 November 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

15 January 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

As part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is looking to procure a lead provider, across two separate lots, to support the local social economy. The aim of this is to provide a new digital front door to social economy support and to provide specialist support where gaps are identified.\r
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Lot 1 - To create an Online Inclusive Ownership Platform with wrap-around staff support.\r
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Lot 2 - To provide specialist support activities.\r
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Due to the complexity of the GM social ecosystem and the degree of specific knowledge and experience needed to support this sector, we are seeking proposals that demonstrate effective approaches to working collaboratively with the sector.\r
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Contract Value\r
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Lot 1 (Inclusive Ownership Platform): £365,000\r
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Lot 2 (Specialist Support Activities): £460,000\r
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Delivery window: January 2024 - March 2025

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

GMCA845 Greater Manchester UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Support for the Social Economy

  • Opportunity
  • Published 27 October 2023, last edited 13 November 2023

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Award information

Awarded date

22 January 2024

Contract start date

26 February 2024

Contract end date

31 March 2025

Total value of contract

£825,000

This contract was awarded to 2 suppliers.

Co-operatives UK

Address

M60 0AS

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

No

Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation

Address

M12 6FZ

Reference

None

Supplier is SME?

Yes

Supplier is VCSE?

Yes

About the buyer

Contact name

Emily Taylor

Address

GMCA Offices
1st Floor, Churchgate House, 56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom

Email

ewsframework@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

Website

http://www.manchesterfire.gov.uk/