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GMCA 1467 District Heat Network Heat Off-taker Financial Due Diligence

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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18 Mar 2025 at 12:07

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has completed the procurement process for the "GMCA 1467 District Heat Network Heat Off-taker Financial Due Diligence" contract, which falls under the business services category including law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security. The project involves financial and technical consultancy services aimed at de-risking financial aspects for four district heat network schemes across England. The tender process concluded on 10th March 2025, and the contract was awarded effective from 17th March 2025 to 19th May 2025, valued at £50,000. Amberside Advisors Ltd has been selected as the supplier for this contract.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for consultancy firms, particularly those specialising in financial and technical advisory services within the energy sector. SMEs and VCSEs are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given their flexibility and expertise in niche markets. Businesses in the consultancy industry can leverage this procurement to expand their portfolio, gain significant sector experience, and build partnerships with public sector bodies.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1467 District Heat Network Heat Off-taker Financial Due Diligence

Notice Description

Financial and technical consultancy services to provide financial de-risking support to four district heat network schemes.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-11909a94-2ac9-4778-ac4a-250f360c7977
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7a5a2de-c876-42e8-9320-31e21514bda1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
17 Mar 2025 - 19 May 2025 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
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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

AMBERSIDE ADVISORS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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