Scope
Reference
GMCA 1355
Description
The Greater Manchester Youth Civic Leadership Programme aims to increase ethnic diversity in civic leadership roles by empowering racially marginalised young people (ages 18 and under) across all 10 GM boroughs. Building on two years of success, the programme will develop participants' leadership skills, confidence, and understanding of public roles such as councillors, school governors, and board members. It includes training, mentoring, engagement with public bodies, and alumni connections. The programme also seeks to strengthen civic institutions through collaboration, awareness of racial inequalities, and support for the Race Equality Framework, with a strong focus on intersectionality, inclusion, and measurable social impact.
Total value (estimated)
- £90,000 excluding VAT
- £108,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2026
- Possible extension to 30 November 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
2X12
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 October 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
24 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
All tenders must be submitted via The Chest (the North West Procurement Portal) - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/.
The Chest reference for this opportunity is DN788375.
All tender responses must be submitted via The Chest. For the avoidance of doubt, tenders received in any other way will be rejected.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Core values and skills | Quality | 30% |
| Experience and understanding | Quality | 30% |
| Delivery and performance | Quality | 30% |
| Social value | Quality | 10% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.the-chest.org.uk/
All tenders must be submitted via The Chest (the North West Procurement Portal) - https://www.the-chest.org.uk/.
The Chest reference for this opportunity is DN788375.
All tender responses must be submitted via The Chest. For the avoidance of doubt, tenders received in any other way will be rejected.
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