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Social Cohesion in Greater Manchester: Understanding Experiences and Identifying Solutions

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Buyer
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Supplier(s)
University of Salford
Value
£49,948.66
Duration
1 year
Topic
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Published
22 September 2026
Source
uk:find_a_tender

Tender 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. ## Contract award Title: Social Cohesion in Greater Manchester: Understanding Experiences and Identifying Solutions

Timeline

  1. Award date21 August 2026
  2. Award published22 September 2026
    Current notice
  3. Contract expiry date30 October 2027in 12 months

About the buyer

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority is a local government body. Education, work and skills activity is commissioned through the authority's own Flexible Procurement System. Councils across Greater Manchester use the same system to commission apprenticeships.

Over the past 5 years, most of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority's contract awards have been in IT services, business services and research and development.

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