Tenders/GMCA2197 MBacc Award (Stage 1) Evaluation & Learning Partner

GMCA2197 MBacc Award (Stage 1) Evaluation & Learning Partner

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Published: Oct 20, 2026

Updated: Oct 20, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a consulting contract in the Monitoring Evaluation and Youth sectors, with a focus on Youth Development. 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 Monitoring Evaluation 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 is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is considering the appointment of an independent Evaluation and Learning Partner to evaluate Stage 1 of the MBacc Award. The commission would assess the programme’s implementation, effectiveness, inclusivity and early outcomes, drawing on engagement with young people, schools, colleges, employers and other key stakeholders. The partner would be expected to develop and deliver a proportionate mixed-method evaluation, provide timely learning to support programme development, and produce interim and final evaluation reports. The evaluation would include appropriate consideration of disadvantaged learners, including young people with special educational needs and disabilities and those in alternative provision. GMCA is currently undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the scope, budget and procurement approach for this potential future opportunity.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 098739-2026. 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 319 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 11 currently open and 245 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: October 20, 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 098739-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

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 Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

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.