Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13d1c-7425-7398-989d-dd720a583ec4/request-for-information-gm-citizens-panel pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Request for Information - GM Citizens' Panel [University of Manchester](https://tendernation.io/buyers/university-of-manchester) Estimated value Not stated Published 25 Mar 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## 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. - 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 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 Additional information: Information, formalities and necessary requirements to be met will be set out in the procurement documents, all of which are freely available via the University's procurement portal In-Tend - [in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity) ([in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/manchesteruniversity)) Please note - This process is not a formal request for bids. The RFI may ask for prices/costs but this is for information purposes only at this stage. The publication of this RFI does not commit the University to any procurement. Read full description ## CPV classification Research and development services and related consultancy services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/6d1ddf25-d61c-41bf-9f18-8efa1ba110aa) 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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