# GMCA 1418 - Evaluation of the GM Foundational Economy Fund

> Contract award record from UK public-sector procurement sources.

## Key facts

- Public buyer: [Greater Manchester Combined Authority](/buyers/greater-manchester-combined-authority/contract-awards)
- Contract winner: Little Lion Research Ltd
- Award value: £57,016
- Tender value: £57,016
- Award date: 30 June 2025
- Published: 2 October 2025
- Contract start: 1 July 2025
- Contract end: 30 September 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: a48b1092-7bbe-4f9b-a2da-c30dc45c6c8f-866623
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af488217-f341-4072-9af5-cf084bbbc9f5

## Description

The contract supports the evaluation of Round 2 of the Greater Manchester Foundational Economy Innovation Fund \(FEIF\)\. The evaluation is critical for assessing the programme's performance, process, and impact, and for shaping future rounds and broader foundational economy strategy

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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a48b1092-7bbe-4f9b-a2da-c30dc45c6c8f-866623)