Greater Manchester Combined Authority · Awarded contract
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Award of Community Grants Programme Management to Workers' Educational Association by Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Awarded 03 Sep 2023

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Awarded03 Sep 2023
Value£500,000.00
SupplierWorkers' Educational Association
AgencyGreater Manchester Combined Authority
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 1y 7mo ago1y 7mo term
Awarded 3 Sept 2023Expired 30 Mar 2025

About

Greater Manchester Combined Authority awarded a contract to Workers' Educational Association for the delivery of a long-term Community Grants programme, acting as Managing Agent.

The programme funds community-based projects up to £100,000 per grant, delivered by VCSE sector organisations and housing providers to support disadvantaged or excluded unemployed and inactive residents aged 16 and over in progressing towards skills and employment across Greater Manchester.

The Managing Agent is responsible for all aspects of grant administration and accountable for achieving specified outcomes.

The contract value is AUD 500,000.

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