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GMCA 1358 - Urban Resilience Agenda Expert

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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07 Feb 2025 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "GMCA 1358 - Urban Resilience Agenda Expert". This specialist project required an independent assessment of GMCA's resilience efforts beyond emergency planning, focusing on preparedness and prevention. The contract, valued at £49,950, pertains to the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category. The procurement method was limited, and the contract was awarded without prior publication. The contract period started on 3 February 2025 and will end on 31 May 2025, with the task set in England, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with specialised skills in research and consultancy, particularly those capable of conducting comprehensive resilience assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and organisations within the voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sectors might find it highly suitable. The awarded contractor, RDSB Advisory, will provide a report, presentation, and strategic recommendations that inform both local and national negotiations on statutory powers, contributing to substantial business growth through high-profile government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1358 - Urban Resilience Agenda Expert

Notice Description

This is a specialist piece of work requiring a particular specialised skillset. The requirement is for an independent assessment of how far GMCA's resilience efforts, coordinated by the Resilience Directorate, should go beyond emergency planning and incident response to supporting broader prevention and preparedness. Informing the role of GMCA as a combined authority in UK resilience which, in turn, will inform local and national negotiations about future statutory powers. The outputs will be a report, presentation and recommendations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1aafdac6-49d6-450e-89f2-0d620f1270b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cd2838c0-7e36-4cda-91b4-8b5e4019644d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£49,950 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,950 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2025 - 31 May 2025 1-6 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

RDSB ADVISORY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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