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GMCA 1545 Prevention Demonstrator

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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16 Jul 2025 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has completed a direct award procurement process titled "GMCA 1545 Prevention Demonstrator," which falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services. This consultancy contract involves a two-week support scheme aimed at developing a GM-specific prevention demonstrator. The value of the contract is £90,000, with work taking place in Manchester, England. The award was active from 16 June 2025 to 30 June 2025, following the tender period ending on 15 June 2025. The procurement method was direct, focusing on swift and efficient project initiation.

The concluded contract presents opportunities for businesses focusing on consultancy and research in prevention strategies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would have found this procurement appealing, given the suitability criteria outlined by the GMCA. Although it was awarded to The Boston Consulting Group, indicating the potential competitiveness for large-scale consultancies, businesses of various scales with expertise in the specified consultancy domain can anticipate similar future opportunities for collaboration with regional authorities such as GMCA.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1545 Prevention Demonstrator

Notice Description

Two-week consultancy support contract to rapidly develop the case for a GM-specific prevention demonstrator.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3242a741-239d-4011-b3b6-b4e072f6a71d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/116f5977-2d2e-486a-8dff-d6dda0ce4d40
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025 30 days
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

THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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