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Refugee Welcome Programme -Work & Skills: Employment Support

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Buyer Address: 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, UKD33, M1 6EU, United Kingdom

Contact Email: procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
196453.0 GBP
Published
29 Jan 2026, 13:00
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
16 Feb 2026, 00:00
Contract End
15 Feb 2028, 23:59
Category
n/a
CPV
98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
BREAKING BARRIERS
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The GMCA is looking to procure a personalised employment support for refugees and people seeking asylum with the right to work in Greater Manchester, addressing gaps in local provision and supporting integration, employability, and wellbeing. This builds on the Refugee Welcome Programme (RWP) and learning from the Refugee Transitions Outcomes Fund. The scope of the contract includes. • 1:1 employment support and guidance for eligible participants. • Employer engagement and toolkit development. • Partnership working with local authorities and VCFSEs. • Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting against KPIs.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Awards

Award Title: Refugee Welcome Programme - Work & Skills: Employment Support

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