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ClosedStage · preprocurement

UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

Request for Information - GM Citizens' Panel

R&DCPV 73000000 79411000
ValueValue not published
Deadline27 Apr 2026
Published25 Mar 2026
RegionNationwide
Timeline
Published 25 Mar 2026ClosedCloses 27 Apr 2026
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The brief

The GM Civic University Board, managed by the University of Manchester, is seeking to re-procure its Citizens' Panel.

The panel has been in operation for three years.

The University is initially seeking to understand which organisations exist that would be interested in submitting a proposal for a three-year contract to run: • Two Citizens' Panels per year - one in person and one online • Manage all logistics and communication with the Citizens' Panel members, working in partnership with the GM Civic University Board • Undertake a virtual survey at the start and end of the three-year contract to monitor the impact of the GM Civic University Agreement • A model for additional pay panel meetings GM Civic University Board sessions or as an option for GM Civic University Board members to commission to provide civic input to research or strategic projects.

The University of Manchester no longer meets the criteria of a 'body governed by public law' and is therefore not considered a contracting authority for the purposes of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation.

As a result, the University of Manchester will no longer be subject to the regime contained in The Public Contracts Regulations 2015 and/or any replacement legislation with effect from 1 August 2023.

However, as an institution founded for the public good, an exempt charity and an organization in receipt of public funds, the University has a duty to manage expenditure in an appropriate manner and aims to deliver value for money across its non-pay spend by adhering to good procurement practice

Requirements

What the notice asks for

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A model for additional pay panel meetings

A model for additional pay panel meetings GM Civic University Board sessions or as an option for GM Civic University Board members to commission to provide civic input to research or strategic projects.

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However, as an institution founded for

However, as an institution founded for the public good, an exempt charity and an organization in receipt of public funds, the University has a duty to manage expenditure in an appropriate manner and aims to deliver value for money across its non-pay spend by adhering to good procurement practice.

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Source & provenance
OCID
2fcae606-7e2d-4883-8968-f4d4f54d9616
Stage
preprocurement · Open
Source
Contracts Finder
Buyer ref
2026/3459/GMCP/MB/MW
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