Scope
Reference
GMCA 1297
Description
This procurement is for the selection of a strategic delivery partner for the GM Good Lives
Programme.
The Strategic Partner will focus on equipping GM leaders, front-line professionals, and
community groups with the ability to work together in new ways to achieve the GM Live Well
ambition. At its core this will act as a key enabler in the drive towards a culture of prevention
across the workforce and growing confidence and capacity in leadership that has a system
shifting capability. This will include the partner co-designing capabilities with key leaders
passionate about transformational change, removing siloed working, grounding solutions in
reality, and sharing evidence-based learning on what works for further improvement.
Pre market engagement was not undertaken however the GMCA are intending to hold a market engagement session
Total value (estimated)
- £1,420,000 excluding VAT
- £1,704,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 28 July 2025 to 27 July 2026
- Possible extension to 27 July 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract can be extended based upon GMCA budget approval and successful completion of pervious term
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 June 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
18 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tender documents can be viewed on the chest. Tender responses should be submitted on the chest too https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
24 July 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical | See Tender documentation |
Quality | 90% |
| Price | see tender documentation |
Price | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
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