Scope
Reference
GMCA 1508 / DN771120
Description
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is seeking to provide contract funding for the facilitation of the Greater Manchester Race Equality Panel.
The Race Equality Panel is one of seven Equality Panels established to help tackle the structural and organisational prejudice and discrimination that causes inequality and injustice in society, through the advancement of equity and fairness in decisions, policies and services across all sectors and communities.
The Panels advise, support and challenge Greater Manchester's political leaders and policy-makers to tackle the discrimination and disadvantage that cause injustice and inequality in society, and champion Greater Manchester as an inclusive city-region.
Total value (estimated)
- £168,186 excluding VAT
- £201,823 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2026
- Possible extension to 31 July 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
Two 12 month extensions are available
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85300000 - Social work and related services
- 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Tender submission deadline
23 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
The Tender will be scored on Quality only.
Quality is comprised of Technical Questions and Social Value.
The sub-criteria are as follows:
Values & Skills 30%
Community Understanding 20%
Panel Development 20%
Panel Delivery 20%
Social Value 10%
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
http://www.the-chest.org.uk
All Tenders must be submitted through The Chest, the North West Procurement portal, and can be accessed using the following link www.the-chest.org.uk.
For the avoidance of doubt, submissions made by any other method will not be accepted.
The project ID on chest: DN771120
GMCA 1508 - Race Equality Panel Facilitation
https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
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