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GMCA 1240 GM One Network - Consultancy Services for Programme Delivery

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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25 Nov 2024 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has successfully completed the procurement process for the "GMCA 1240 GM One Network - Consultancy Services for Programme Delivery" project. This falls under the business and management consultancy and related services category. The authority has opted for a direct award procurement method. The contract, valued at £95,940, is set to run from 1st October 2024 to 31st March 2025. Key activities will include snagging, service tuning, network management, and development of future opportunities across Greater Manchester. The consultancy services will be delivered by JWO Consulting Ltd, located in Altrincham, Greater Manchester.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs with expertise in network infrastructure, service management, and consultancy for public sector projects. The scope of work includes managing various network activities and supporting development projects, thus providing a substantial platform for businesses specialising in these areas to showcase their capabilities and secure future contracts. The direct award process simplifies engagement for suitable candidates, ensuring an efficient initiation of services.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1240 GM One Network - Consultancy Services for Programme Delivery

Notice Description

GM One Network is a single active network infrastructure across a large proportion of public sector organisations, enabling network services across Greater Manchester to be provided more efficiently, securely, and flexibly. The following activities will be supported during the term 1. GM One Network Activities - Snagging left over from the Programme - Early life service tuning - Monthly Service Reviews including supplier and contract management (Cisco, VM02, Engage ESM, Telent) - Manage any partner related queries, changes - Monthly Collaboration Board Reviews - Monthly finance review - Continued review and evolution of GM One Network Product e.g. SecureEdge, Non LFFN Connectivity. TfGM Stockport Interchange - Continued development of future opportunities in addition to health there are a number of Partner related additional projects starting to appear such as Bury Public Wi-Fi, Highways junction changes - Develop broader GM awareness and opportunities with GM Public Sector and preparing for new Partner onboarding - Exploring options for post the initial term, as by next year we will need to start shaping this up. Possibly some form of discovery to gauge capabilities across the partners and some form of option paper 2. Other GM One Network Related Project Work - Complete Non LFFN contracting, mobilise programme and manage programme - Follow on work from the Secure Edge Discovery 3. Other Non-GM One Network Related Work - Support the 5GIR Programme - Manage the GM One Network related 5GIR implementation - Support the Policy Leads with other Infrastructure related programmes

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0c39d8fc-6107-48e2-8da6-cfa528a22042
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/115643af-84fa-48a2-83a6-85f32daffbd3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,940 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£95,940 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JWO CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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