GMCA 1418 - Evaluation of the GM Foundational Economy Fund

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Published: Oct 2, 2025

Updated: Jun 17, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

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Awarded to Little Lion Research Ltd — £57,016

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Award notice from Greater Manchester Combined Authority (United Kingdom) — GMCA 1418 - Evaluation of the GM Foundational Economy Fund. education & training.

This is a consulting contract in the education and training sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 57,016.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the education and training sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

The contract supports the evaluation of Round 2 of the Greater Manchester Foundational Economy Innovation Fund (FEIF). The evaluation is critical for assessing the programme's performance, process, and impact, and for shaping future rounds and broader foundational economy strategy. CPV: Research and development services and related consultancy services (73000000). Procedure: Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice. Suitable for SMEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on October 2, 2025. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Reference: GMCA001-DN792816-97428343. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Greater Manchester Combined Authority has issued 199 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 15 currently open and 157 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Information & Communication Technology, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: June 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Greater Manchester Combined Authority in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Consulting contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Little Lion Research Ltd was awarded the contract for £57,016. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

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Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference GMCA001-DN792816-97428343 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

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