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GMCA 457 - AI Lab ADIO

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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03 Jul 2025 at 15:20

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process titled "GMCA 457 - AI Lab ADIO" was initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for IT services encompassing consultancy and AI Lab provisions. The procurement, classified under CPV code 72000000, involved a direct award tender, completed in the service industry domain. The contract, valued at £30,000, covered various delivery locations including the United Kingdom, Europe, and beyond. The procurement stage reached the award phase with a contract period from 16th June 2025 to 8th August 2025. The contract was awarded to Deloitte LLP, as announced on 15th June 2025, with the tender having been completed prior to the contract start date.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in consultancy, software development, and IT services, particularly those capable of delivering AI solutions. Given the direct award nature and the focus on short-term consultancy, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) alongside voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to pursue similar tenders in the future. Engaging in such projects can foster substantial growth for businesses by enhancing their capabilities and expanding their portfolio in advanced IT service delivery, particularly in collaboration with large entities such as Deloitte LLP.

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Notice Title

GMCA 457 - AI Lab ADIO

Notice Description

Short term contract for the provision of AI Lab consultancy

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f58d9fed-669b-4880-acaf-728447be907c
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

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
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jun 2025 - 8 Aug 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
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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

DELOITTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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