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GMCA 1418 Evaluation of the GM Foundational Economy Fund

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Buyer Address: GMCA Offices, 1st Floor, Churchgate House, 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 6EU, England

Contact Name: Kelechi Iheanachor

Contact Email: kelechi.iheanachor@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 1616083577

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
57015.61 GBP
Published
08 Aug 2025, 15:52
Deadline
26 Jun 2025, 16:00
Contract Start
30 Jun 2025, 23:00
Contract End
30 Sep 2025, 22:59
Category
services
CPV
79419000 - Evaluation consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Little Lion Research Ltd
Official Source
Open Contracts Finder

Description

The contract supports the evaluation of Round 2 of the Greater Manchester Foundational Economy Innovation Fund (FEIF). The evaluation is critical for assessing the programme's performance, process, and impact, and for shaping future rounds and broader foundational economy strategy.

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