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GMCA 1587 - Economic Inactivity Trailblazer

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Sep 2025 at 13:36

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26 Sep 2025 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has concluded the procurement process for the "GMCA 1587 - Economic Inactivity Trailblazer" project, with a focus on IT services such as consulting, software development, and internet support. This contract, awarded through a direct procurement method, was valued at £29,800. The project intended to design and develop workshops aimed at addressing economic inactivity in various regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other parts of the world. The tender process culminated with the award status marked as active as of 1st July 2025, with the contract period starting on 10th August 2025 and ending on 3rd October 2025. The buying organisation is based in Manchester, UK, and the procurement was finalised in the "Award" stage.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for IT services firms, particularly those specialising in consulting and software development, to expand their business into public sector projects. Companies that can effectively design and facilitate workshops to engage with economic challenges could find this an attractive venture. Despite the suitability constraints for SMEs and VCSEs, large-scale enterprises like TPXImpact, which was the awarded supplier, perfectly align with the project's scale and scope. For similar businesses, leveraging these successful partnerships can pave the way for further national and international opportunities, enhancing their market presence and expertise in public sector engagements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GMCA 1587 - Economic Inactivity Trailblazer

Notice Description

Professional services to design and develop workshops to support our ambitions with economic inactivity across the region.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4e45eca0-78b0-406d-a8c7-a7fe90a636ac
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a15a4485-aa72-4b15-b77c-5c1aaca03c66
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,800 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
9 Aug 2025 - 3 Oct 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TPXIMPACT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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