GMCA 1634 Support for the Social Economy Evaluation
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25 Mar 2026
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 Page 2 to 5 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?'
Scope
- Reference
- DN801337
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 09 Mar 2026 to 18 Dec 2026
- CPV classifications
- 73000000
- Contract locations
- North West England, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission & procedure
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- Below threshold - open competition
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