Buyer Name: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Buyer Address: 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, UKD33, M1 6EU, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Buyer Address: 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, UKD33, M1 6EU, United Kingdom
Contact Email: procurement@manchesterfire.gov.uk
GMCA are seeking a partner to evaluate the Support for the Social Economy Programme. This programme was commissioned in 2023 with the intention of providing a new digital front door to support Social Economy businesses, and to provide specialist support where gaps in existing provision are identified. The evaluation partner will deliver three main outputs for this contract: - An evaluation framework - An Evaluation Report - Guiding principles for future commissioning The intention for the activity will be to answer the overarching research question of 'what lessons from this programme can inform future commissioning and provision of support for Greater Manchester's social economy?'.
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External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084987-2025
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Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value: GBP 50,000
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 60,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-03-09T00:00:00Z
Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-12-18T23:59:59Z
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
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