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GMCA 1446 GMCA & TfGM Integrated Pipeline Support

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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18 Aug 2025 at 14:44

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18 Aug 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has successfully awarded a contract titled "GMCA 1446 GMCA & TfGM Integrated Pipeline Support" under the industry category of business and management consultancy services, classified as CPV 79400000. The procurement process is at the award stage, signalling the completion and activation of the contract as of 28th February 2025. This direct award procedure saw Constellia Public Ltd appointed to provide consultancy services over two sprints, running from March 2025 to May 2025, contributing to the GMCA's 10-year Growth Plan. Services will be delivered across numerous regions in the UK, with an emphasis on integration and support for the development of the GMCA's Integrated Pipeline.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses within the consultancy sector, particularly those that specialise in business and management consultancy. Firms that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are considered suitable contenders given the nature of the consultancy work required. The substantial contract value of £158,131.88 GBP and the strategic role in supporting GMCA's long-term growth agenda make this an attractive prospect for entities looking to expand their footprint in public sector consultancy services. The project’s scope provides an ideal platform for businesses aiming to partner with GMCA in future development initiatives across the United Kingdom.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1446 GMCA & TfGM Integrated Pipeline Support

Notice Description

Provision of consultancy services to support the development and scope building of the Integrated Pipeline at for two sprints of work between March 2025 and May 2025. Consultancy team consists of five people working a total of 112 days between them during two five-week sprints subject to a break clause between Sprint 1 and 2 To develop the Integrated Pipeline and to understand its overall scope and support the development of the GMCA 10-year Growth Plan. Constellia appointed via Neutral Vendor framework, delivery of services subcontracted to Ernst & Young

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/172cc130-fb90-4122-a197-4c67108bd570
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

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
£158,131 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,131 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Feb 202512 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 25 Jul 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
Carys Hopcyn
Contact Email
carys.hopcyn@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7873927261

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), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONSTELLIA PUBLIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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