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GMCA 1773 Payment mechanism support - new MRF

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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09 Feb 2026 at 16:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GMCA 1773 Payment mechanism support - new MRF" was facilitated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, focusing on financial consultancy services. It involved updating the payment mechanism in line with changes to contract specifications. The procurement method used was a direct award via the CCS RM6309: Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) LOT 4 Finance, with KPMG LLP as the supplier. The process reached the award stage as of 9th February 2026, with the contract period running from 20th January 2026 to 31st March 2027. The services are intended for delivery within the United Kingdom, classified under the industry category of financial consultancy and transaction processing services, with a total contract value of GBP 97,325.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in financial consultancy and transaction processing services, especially those capable of offering strategic and operational financial advice. Small and medium-sized enterprises can find this contract particularly fitting, given the suitability criteria indicating opportunities for SMEs, though it is not targeted at VCSE organisations. The fixed contract period and specified delivery address ensure clear business growth potential for firms equipped to provide comprehensive consultancy services within the stipulated timeframe and budget.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1773 Payment mechanism support - new MRF

Notice Description

Update the paymech in line with the required changes to the contract specification and contract. Route to Market: Direct Award via CCS RM6309: Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) LOT 4 Finance: Provision of objective strategic and operational financial advice.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-539cef62-9c19-49ef-ba8e-1a5f1b18efff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7d0f29ea-7815-4bcc-a905-090d58e2fe99
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

66 - Financial and insurance services


CPV Codes

66170000 - Financial consultancy, financial transaction processing and clearing-house services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£97,325 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£97,325 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 1-2 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@manchesterfire.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
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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