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Published 22 Sept 2026, 17:52 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Social Cohesion in Greater Manchester: Understanding Experiences and Identifying Solutions

Official notice

Authority: Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Local council)

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Sectors: Research & Development (R&D) (73)Health & Social Care (85)Community & Cultural Services (98) Delivery: North West (UKD3)
Awarded value£49,949published award · exc. VAT
Awarded 21 Aug 2026
Awarded to The University of Salford

What is being bought

Published requirement description

GMCA has undertaken an open tender exercise under the Procurement Act 2023 to appoint a supplier to deliver a qualitative research project exploring the drivers of social cohesion across Greater Manchester and identifying potential local and regional solutions.

The work will draw on residents' perceptions and experiences, including what influences cohesion, what matters most to communities, and how GM partners can support stronger social cohesion across local areas.

The contract is proposed to be awarded to The University of Salford, following evaluation, with a total contract value of £49,948.66 for a 12-month period.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published
Lot #1Awarded
Delivery: North West
73000000 Research and development services and related consultancy services85000000 Health and social work services98000000 Other community, social and personal services

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Below threshold - unknown
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
Unspecified in notice
First published
22 Sept 2026, 17:52 BST
Last source update
22 Sept 2026, 17:52 BST
Authority reference
GMCA 2081
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-089860
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Delivery area
North West (UKD3)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-077802 Find a Tender

Notice history

2 events · 1 release on Find a Tender · since 22 Sept 2026
  1. Contract award notice published
    22 Sept 2026, 17:52 BST
    UK6
  2. Contract signature expected
    30 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value £49,9491 award exc. VAT
Awarded toValueDateStatus
The University of Salford1 Oct 2026 – 30 Oct 2027£49,94921 Aug 2026Awarded

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PXBN-3793-LCTQ 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, North West, M1 6EUContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)Awarded supplierGB-COH: RC000666GB-PPON: PGBR-6657-LPLJ The Crescent, Salford, North West, M5 4WTContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender