Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c38-69e2-71c0-a947-651f5e3fecad/greater-manchester-independant-care-sector-network-gmicsn closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Greater Manchester Independant Care Sector Network (GMICSN) [Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/stockport-metropolitan-borough-council) Estimated value £63,000 Published 16 Sept 2019 Deadline Closed 11 Oct 2019 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Partnership (GMHSCP) is working with local partners to commission continued network support to Greater Manchester Independent Care Sector Providers. This help ensure that all providers have a strong voice and that local care organisations take genuine account of people who work in front line health and care services, from a range of sectors and backgrounds. This is an exciting opportunity to build positively on the work to date, shaping and creating the next phase of network development across Greater Manchester We have seen a very positive growth in the opportunities to have honest and constructive dialogue between commissioners and providers, and we are keen to build on this to create conditions for true co-production to collaboratively tackle our challenges together. Expressions of interest are sought from individuals and organisations who have proven knowledge and experience of co-design & development, partnership working and co-production across health and social care. This contract will build on a range of positive work to date in order to • Build a sustainable model of provider partnership working as part of the Local Care Organisations and Integrated Commissioning Systems at neighbourhood level • Ensure excellent communication and engagement with providers across Greater Manchester • Ensure positive and sustainable partnerships with Health and Social Care colleagues including the VCSE • Engage in the co-production, shaping and development of a dynamic care sector sustainability plan to ensure all partners understand projected needs and requirements This is a developmental role, and the successful organisation/team will support the principles of co-production and shared values including personalisation and ethical working. They will create a shared development and action plan in partnership with a range of stakeholders and will continue to strengthen and develop relationships across all sectors in GM to help drive shared ambitions. Read full description ## CPV classification Health and social work services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/36fe5525-a470-4626-9837-899b82a47a94) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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