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GMCA 1611 - Refugee Welcome Programme - Work and Skills Evaluation Partner

Awarded to Institute for Public Policy Research

Greater Manchester Combined Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 20 October 2025
Deadline
Closed 25 November 2025
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Overview

Greater Manchester Combined Authority awarded a £100,000 contract to the Institute for Public Policy Research on 26 February 2026 to provide research and evaluation services for the Refugee Welcome Programme, producing tailored evaluation of the partnership approach and developing findings on how the programme supports people seeking asylum and refugees to access education and settle in Greater Manchester.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£100,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
20 October 2025
Questions by
14 November 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training servicesOther community, social and personal services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£100,000
Award date
26 February 2026
Contract period
5 January 2026 → 4 January 2027
Contract length
1 year
Winner
  • Institute for Public Policy Research

This contract ends on 4 January 2027.

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About the winner

Institute for Public Policy Research

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London

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Price 10% · Quality 90%

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  • Financial10%

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Market context

Typical award in Education and training services

£56,065

Median of 7,112 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 78% above the median.

Greater Manchester Combined Authority in the last 12 months

179

contracts awarded, worth £47,927,104 in total

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  1. Contract

    26 February 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    20 October 2025

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