Scope
Reference
GMCA 1612
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.
Contract 1. Refugee Welcome Programme - Work & Skills: Employment Support
Supplier
Contract value
- £196,453 excluding VAT
- £235,743 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
26 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
29 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 9 February 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
11 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 February 2026 to 15 February 2028
- 2 years
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
- 11 tenders received
- 9 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 9 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 8 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
BREAKING BARRIERS
- Companies House: CE003404
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PWMC-2463-GRYP
WeWork, 71-91 Aldwych, London
London
WC2B 4HN
United Kingdom
Email: c.hill@breaking-barriers.co.uk
Website: http://www.breaking-barriers.co.uk
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Refugee Welcome Programme - Work & Skills: Employment Support
Contracting authority
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBN-3793-LCTQ
56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government