GMCA 715 - Greater Manchester Equality Panel Facilitation

Contract summary

Industry

• Equal opportunities consultancy services - 98200000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£150,000

Procurement reference

GMCA001-DN663748-81101039

Published date

11 October 2023

Closing date

9 May 2023

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

12 July 2023

Contract end date

11 July 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking to provide contract funding for the facilitation of three of our Greater Manchester Equality Panels.

The Greater Manchester Strategy sets out a clear ambition for 'a place where all voices are heard and where, working together, we can shape our future', and this is reinforced in the principles underpinning the Greater Manchester Model; 'doing with not to'. Greater Manchester covers the ten local authority areas of Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan.

The Equality Panels have been established to help tackle the structural and organisational prejudice and discrimination that causes inequality and injustice in society, through the advancement of equity and fairness in decisions, policies and services across all sectors and communities.

The Panels 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 diverse 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

Membership of the panels aims to reflect the diversity of Greater Manchester, with a broad representation across different demographics, the ten districts, and across sectors and other interests. Collectively, panel members possess strong links to the communities that they provide the voice of, through grass roots organisations and established networks. Furthermore, the Panels take an intersectional approach where appropriate, collaborating with other GM Equality Panels and networks.

The GMCA is seeking facilitating organisations for the following panels:
1. LGBTQ+ Equality Panel
2. Women and Girls Equality Panel
3. Older Peoples Equality Panel

Bidders have the ability to submit a tender submission to facilitate all, some or one of the panels.

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Award information

Awarded date

5 July 2023

Contract start date

12 July 2023

Contract end date

11 July 2026

Total value of contract

£472,500

This contract was awarded to 3 suppliers.

LGBTQ+ Foundation Ltd

The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid)

Manchester Alliance for Community Care (MACC)

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About the buyer

Contact name

Sarah Janusz

Address

Greater Manchester Combined Authority
56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
England

Email

sarah.janusz@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk