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    ContractsResearch Into Social Cohesion in Greater Manchester
    Awarded contract

    Research Into Social Cohesion in Greater Manchester

    Awarded
    £49.9k
    Published 22 Sept 2026

    GMCA is commissioning qualitative research to understand the drivers of social cohesion in Greater Manchester and develop local solutions to strengthen communities.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North WestPublished 22 Sept 2026· TodayviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £49.9k
    Published 22 Sept 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £49,949
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North West

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • US
      UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published today.

    22 September 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is seeking a supplier to conduct qualitative research exploring what drives social cohesion across the region and identifying practical local and regional solutions. The project will gather insights from residents about their experiences and perceptions of community cohesion, what matters most to different communities, and how Greater Manchester partners can work together to strengthen social bonds across local areas. This 12-month research project has a total contract value of £49,948.66 and will provide evidence to inform future policy and community initiatives. The contract has been advertised through an open tender under the Procurement Act 2023.

    Track record

    12 awards · 11 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In research innovation, GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY has awarded 12 contracts to 11 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD(THE)2× · 17%
    2. OPEN DATA MANCHESTER CIC1× · 8%
    3. CIVIC ENGINEERS LTD1× · 8%
    4. TERRANOMICS LIMITED1× · 8%
    5. OREZ LTD1× · 8%
    6. CUSHMAN WAKEFIELD DEBENHAM TIE LEUNG LIMITED1× · 8%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-077802
    GM
    Buyer
    GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
    Sector
    Research & Innovation