Published date: 25 August 2023
Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.
Contract summary
Industry
General public services - 75110000
Administrative recreational, cultural and religious services - 75124000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£45,000
Procurement reference
GMCA001-DN686278-03008982
Published date
25 August 2023
Closing date
15 September 2023
Closing time
12pm
Contract start date
3 November 2023
Contract end date
31 October 2026
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?
No
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
No
Description
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) would like to invite you to provide a quote for
The Provision of: Management of GM Culture small grants programme - Inspire.
This strand of investment will be in support of the freelance workforce as well as independent and smaller organisations across GM with a special focus on seeding projects, diversifying opportunities, the creation of new work and springboard ideas, and supporting unique proposals that might not be supported by other funding streams.
INSPIRE - A small grants programme to support individual practitioners, freelancers.
and grass roots and community organisations, building on the success of GMCA's.
cultural 'covid commissions' project. This will ensure that talent is supported and
developed across the city region. Awards will be between £500 and £2,000 p/a.
GMCA wishes to procure a partner to deliver this programme. Grants will be given across
several thematic areas to ensure the total grant programme supports delivery of
strategic aims. There will light-touch application process to ensure equality of
opportunity and funding decisions will be made by panels that include local and
artform representation. There will be a bidding round every three months [currently six months]. Costs for
the delivery partner will be included within the allocated sum.
More information
Additional text
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Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) would like to invite you to provide a quote for
The Provision of: Management of GM Culture Small Grants Programme - Inspire.
This strand of investment will be in support of the freelance workforce as well as independent and smaller organisations across GM with a special focus on seeding projects, diversifying opportunities, the creation of new work and springboard ideas, and supporting unique proposals that might not be supported by other funding streams.
INSPIRE - A small grants programme to support individual practitioners, freelancers.
and grass roots and community organisations, building on the success of GMCA's.
cultural 'covid commissions' project. This will ensure that talent is supported and
developed across the city region. Awards will be between £500 and £2,000 p/a.
GMCA wishes to procure a partner to deliver this programme. Grants will be given across
several thematic areas to ensure the total grant programme supports delivery of
strategic aims. There will light-touch application process to ensure equality of
opportunity and funding decisions will be made by panels that include local and
artform representation. There will be a bidding round every three months [currently six months]. Costs for
the delivery partner will be included within the allocated sum.
About the buyer
Contact name
Andrew Elliott
Address
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters
146 Bolton Road, Swinton
Salford
M27 8US
United Kingdom
Telephone
+44 7715489282
andrew.elliott@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
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