A Wellbeing Consortium for Greater Manchester

Enabling market entry

What is a consortium?

• Partnership to win contracts – three types1.Managing provider2.Managing agent3.Super provider• All three models have pro’s and cons

Greater Manchester Wellbeing ConsortiumSt Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZA Company Limited by GuaranteeRegistered number 07410826

Managing Provider

Contractor

Managing Provider Provision of Services

Sub-contractors Provision of Services

Greater Manchester Wellbeing ConsortiumSt Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZA Company Limited by GuaranteeRegistered number 07410826

Managing Agent

Contractor

Managing Agent

Sub-contractors Provision of Services

Greater Manchester Wellbeing ConsortiumSt Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZA Company Limited by GuaranteeRegistered number 07410826

Preferred Model

• ‘Super provider’ SPV• Social enterprise with own board• Constituted & incorporated• Prime contractor• Hub and spokes model

Greater Manchester Wellbeing ConsortiumSt Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZA Company Limited by GuaranteeRegistered number 07410826

Consortium(Hub support

unit)

Tender

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Greater Manchester Wellbeing ConsortiumSt Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZA Company Limited by GuaranteeRegistered number 07410826

Membership• Criteria:– Greater Manchester– Activities which contribute to the wellbeing of

people in Greater Manchester– Voluntary sector • not for private profit• constituted with an accountable board

• Associate and full membership– Depends on level of development

Greater Manchester Wellbeing ConsortiumSt Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZA Company Limited by GuaranteeRegistered number 07410826

How much will it cost?

• Free membership• Capacity-building costs– Incorporation– Quality Management System– Administration

• Sources of help with this are available

Greater Manchester Wellbeing ConsortiumSt Thomas Centre, Ardwick Green North, Manchester, M12 6FZA Company Limited by GuaranteeRegistered number 07410826