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GMCA 1812 Phase 4: Alignment and scoping of full Place Based Appraisal (PBA) model build

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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30 Mar 2026 at 13:35

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed the procurement process for Phase 4 of the "Alignment and scoping of full Place Based Appraisal (PBA) model build," under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. The tender was awarded to KPMG LLP via direct award, utilising the CCS RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4), Lot 3. This procurement process, which involved a direct approach, concluded with the award on 22 February 2026, with the contract running from 23 February to 30 April 2026. The main location for delivery is the United Kingdom.

This tender provides notable opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development and design consultancy services. Particularly, firms that are categorised as small and medium enterprises (SMEs) might find potential growth avenues, given the suitability criteria set by the buyer. The procurement targeted direct award methods, highlighting market-specific opportunities for consultancy firms, such as KPMG LLP, to extend their partnership with public authorities by delivering tailored and strategic consultancy services. This initiative supports GMCA's aim to align and develop frameworks for place-based appraisals, potentially benefiting businesses that demonstrate expertise in model builds and consultancy alignment strategies.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1812 Phase 4: Alignment and scoping of full Place Based Appraisal (PBA) model build

Notice Description

Phase 4 of the development and scoping of the Place Based Appraisal (PBA). Phase 4 will focus on alignment across the Group's emerging framework and scope the final phase 5- model built. Route to Market: Direct Award via CCS RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4), Lot 3.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-25820e6f-c28f-4b41-a79d-a948350adc25
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3d63d347-62c2-4a39-aaef-76af879f8fba
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79415200 - Design consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£42,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

KPMG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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