GMCA seeks an independent partner to evaluate the MBacc Award Stage 1 programme, assessing implementation, effectiveness, inclusivity and early outcomes across schools, colleges and employers.
Open tender — no closing date published. Opened yesterday.
No single supplier dominates the field.
In research innovation, GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY has awarded 13 contracts to 12 suppliers.
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Across research innovation, the most active winners are IPSOS MARKET RESEARCH LIMITED, WSP UK LIMITED, IFF RESEARCH LIMITED — the field to beat, or your route in as a partner.
Develop a research-backed methodology and evidence framework to help councils establish new selective licensing schemes.
Provide project management expertise to support Old Trafford Regeneration Mayoral Development Corporation's programme delivery, focusing on early wins and utilities planning.
Suppliers needed to deploy and support mobile base station communications infrastructure for Fire and Rescue Services.
Procurement opportunity: Greater Manchester Combined Authority seeks a qualified service provider to deliver internal and external window cleaning and glass surface maintenance services for Greater Manchester Police facilities.
Funding up to £280,000 to establish collaborative networks of data professionals sharing knowledge and improving services for social science researchers.
ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to help social science researchers advance their careers through skills development, methodological training, and independence-building over 18-60 months.
ESRC Explore Awards fund ambitious, innovative social science research projects up to £2 million for UK-based individuals and small research teams over five years.
A five-day interactive research sandpit in March 2027 offering up to £2 million in funding for novel metascience projects using UKRI administrative data.
