GMCA 1634 Support for the Social Economy Evaluation
About This Opportunity
ICT & digital consulting services contract awarded in United Kingdom: GMCA 1634 Support for the Social Economy Evaluation. By Greater Manchester Combined.
This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology, Research and Monitoring Evaluation sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, 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 information and communication technology 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
GMCA are seeking a partner to evaluate the Support for the Social Economy Programme.
This programme was commissioned in 2023 with the intention of providing a new digital
front door to support Social Economy businesses, and to provide specialist support where
gaps in existing provision are identified.
The evaluation partner will deliver three main outputs for this contract:
- An evaluation framework
- An Evaluation Report
- Guiding principles for future commissioning
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The intention for the activity will be to answer the overarching research question of 'what
lessons from this programme can inform future commissioning and provision of support
for Greater Manchester's social economy?'
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on March 25, 2026. Last refreshed 7 days ago. Reference: 027511-2026. 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
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 027511-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to LITTLE LION RESEARCH LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
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 Information & Communication Technology 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 LIMITED was awarded the contract for £46,050. 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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