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GMCA 1634 Support for the Social Economy Evaluation

Awarded to LITTLE LION RESEARCH LIMITED

Greater Manchester Combined Authority(buyer)

Published
Published 19 December 2025
Deadline
Closed 26 January 2026

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Overview

Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a contract worth £46,050 to Little Lion Research Limited to evaluate the Support for the Social Economy Programme, a digital support initiative for social economy businesses launched in 2023. The evaluation will deliver an evaluation framework, evaluation report, and guiding principles for future commissioning, with the core aim of identifying lessons to inform future support provision for Greater Manchester's social economy sector.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Services
Estimated value
£50,000
Procedure
Below threshold - open competition
Rules
Procurement Act 2023
SME suitable
Yes
Published
19 December 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£46,050
Award date
9 March 2026
Contract period
9 March 2026 → 18 December 2026
Contract length
9 months
Against estimate
8% below
Winner
  • LITTLE LION RESEARCH LIMITED

This contract ends on 18 December 2026.

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About the winner

LITTLE LION RESEARCH LIMITED

Based in
Manchester
Public contracts won
5
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Market context

Typical award in Research and development services and related consultancy services

£75,332

Median of 4,525 awards in the last 24 months

This award is 39% below 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

    25 March 2026

  2. Contract Notice

    19 December 2025

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