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GMCA 1202 Growth Locations Investment Pipeline Government Engagement Strategic Support

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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30 Oct 2024 at 13:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed a procurement process titled "GMCA 1202 Growth Locations Investment Pipeline Government Engagement Strategic Support," focusing on research and development services and related consultancy in England. The direct award under MCF3, Lot 2, aimed to review key priority programmes within the Investment Plan, supporting engagement with key governmental departments to align on policy and strategic direction. The contract, valued at £78,620 GBP, commenced on 5th August 2024 and concluded on 30th September 2024, with the award officially published on 30th October 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic consultancy, especially those focusing on governmental policy and investment planning. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) would find this project particularly beneficial due to the direct procurement method employed. Companies adept at aligning with governmental frameworks and providing strategic support services would be well-suited to compete for similar opportunities in the future.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1202 Growth Locations Investment Pipeline Government Engagement Strategic Support

Notice Description

Direct award under MCF3, Lot 2. Review of Key Priority Programmes within the Investment Plan and developing and supporting engagement with key Departments to both align on policy and strategic direction alongside any key asks for Government support.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0fc94c64-2ea2-47a5-98fd-e07eb2363acd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c6fe9ca-71b3-4a69-b02e-a71e5e361248
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,620 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£78,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
4 Aug 2024 - 30 Sep 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Carys Hopcyn
Contact Email
carys.hopcyn@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 0

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

ERNST & YOUNG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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