Published date: 4 March 2024

This notice was replaced on 17 April 2024

This notice does not contain the most up-to-date information about this procurement. The most recent notice is:

Awarded contract (published 3 May 2024)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Other community, social and personal services - 98000000

Location of contract

England

Value of contract

£100,000

Procurement reference

GMCA001-DN713658-81016161

Published date

4 March 2024

Closing date

20 March 2024

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

12 April 2024

Contract end date

7 June 2024

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

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

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), working alongside NHS GM, is looking to procure an external provider to provide project management, workshop facilitation and design support in relation to two pieces of work within our Inclusive Employment portfolio of activity:

1.The initial phase of the detailed co-design, as set out in the NHS GM proposal, to be a WorkWell Partnership Vanguard which seeks to support people to remain in, or return to, employment where poor health is a potential barrier to employment.

2.A scoping of the potential purpose, structure, functionality and resource requirements of a GM Joint Inclusive Employment Unit involving key colleagues from GMCA, NHS GM, DWP / JCP and other relevant stakeholders. The Joint Unit will be responsible for tackling health and employment inequalities for Greater Manchester residents through the development of collaborative strategy, policy and activity.

There is up to £100,000 excluding VAT available for the contract which will start 12th April 2024 for between 6 - 8 weeks.

For further information on this opportunity, visit The Chest at https://www.the-chest.org.uk/index.html

About the buyer

Contact name

Ellen Benson

Address

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

Telephone

+44 123

Email

Ellen.benson@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

Website

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